MischievousMochi
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The National Institutes of Health has a Request for Public Comments on Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism with the public comment period will be open from January 3, 2024, through February 14, 2024.
What important research, services, and policy issues and remaining gaps in the subject area covered by the questions below would you comment on (with a max of 1,500 characters per question) while still upholding their comment guidelines?
1. What are the most significant challenges caused by co-occurring physical health conditions in autistic people? (Examples of co-occurring physical health conditions: gastrointestinal disorders, sleep disturbances, epilepsy, sensory and motor challenges)
2. What are the most significant challenges caused by co-occurring mental health conditions in autistic people? (Examples of mental health co-occurring conditions: depression, anxiety, aggressive or self-injurious behavior, suicidality)
3. What are the most significant challenges caused by other conditions that co-occur with autism, such as learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and communication disabilities?
4. What additional research is needed to help address co-occurring conditions for autistic people?
5. What could be improved in autism services and supports to help address co-occurring conditions for autistic people? (Examples: Equitable access to and accessibility of services, insurance coverage, service systems issues, patient-provider interactions)
6. What lasting impact has COVID–19 infection and illness had on co-occurring physical and/or mental health conditions for autistic people?
7. What lasting positive or negative impacts have societal changes due to the COVID–19 pandemic had on physical or mental health for autistic people? (Examples of societal changes: disruptions in services, increased remote work and school, increased use of telehealth, reduced in-person social interactions and obligations)
What important research, services, and policy issues and remaining gaps in the subject area covered by the questions below would you comment on (with a max of 1,500 characters per question) while still upholding their comment guidelines?
1. What are the most significant challenges caused by co-occurring physical health conditions in autistic people? (Examples of co-occurring physical health conditions: gastrointestinal disorders, sleep disturbances, epilepsy, sensory and motor challenges)
2. What are the most significant challenges caused by co-occurring mental health conditions in autistic people? (Examples of mental health co-occurring conditions: depression, anxiety, aggressive or self-injurious behavior, suicidality)
3. What are the most significant challenges caused by other conditions that co-occur with autism, such as learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and communication disabilities?
4. What additional research is needed to help address co-occurring conditions for autistic people?
5. What could be improved in autism services and supports to help address co-occurring conditions for autistic people? (Examples: Equitable access to and accessibility of services, insurance coverage, service systems issues, patient-provider interactions)
6. What lasting impact has COVID–19 infection and illness had on co-occurring physical and/or mental health conditions for autistic people?
7. What lasting positive or negative impacts have societal changes due to the COVID–19 pandemic had on physical or mental health for autistic people? (Examples of societal changes: disruptions in services, increased remote work and school, increased use of telehealth, reduced in-person social interactions and obligations)
