Review Article

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: Presentation, Clinical Strategies, and Application of the Double Empathy Problem

Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have presentations and clinical needs in the inpatient psychiatric (IP) setting that are distinct from those of their neurotypical peers. This narrative review describes the clinical presentations and IP environmental management strategies for youth with ASD. Evidence suggests that traditional IP care…