Making visible the lived experience of Autistic children and their parents attending emergency departments in Australia: A Qualitative study

Key Points

• The research aims to understand the experiences of autistic children and their parents in emergency departments.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with families of autistic children
• Focused on experiences within emergency department settings
• Analyzed data using a holistic ecological framework
• Identified significant challenges faced by families in emergency departments
• Highlighted the need for trauma informed and autism specific practices
• Emphasized the importance of family centered approaches