Best Practices for Treating Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Home Infusion Setting - INFUSION Article

This article provides practical guidance for health care professionals delivering home infusion therapy to children and teens with ASD. It highlights the unique sensory, communication, and behavioral challenges these patients may face, offering evidence-based strategies to create supportive, individualized care experiences. Key approaches include preparing families through collaborative planning, adjusting the home environment to be sensory-friendly, using visual schedules and communication supports, applying behavioral reinforcement techniques, and managing procedures with empathy and flexibility. Through case studies and actionable recommendations, the article emphasizes the importance of patience, collaboration, and tailoring care to foster trust, comfort, and improved outcomes for patients and their families. This article is targeted to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and dietitians.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the possible challenges children with ASD experience that may affect the delivery of home infusion care.
  2. List modified approaches that home infusion providers can employ to accommodate those challenges.
  3. Construct a care plan for a home visit that incorporates techniques of gradual introduction, sensory-friendly environment, visual and sensory schedules, and behavioral support and reinforcement.

Dr Kenneth Shamlian

Associate Professor of Pediatrics Director, Pediatric IDD Behavioral Health Services

University of Rochester Medical Center

Dr. Kenneth Shamlian is a licensed pediatric psychologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He directs the Pediatric Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Behavioral Health Services at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Specializing in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Pediatric Sleep Medicine, he is a diplomate in behavioral sleep medicine, addressing complex sleep challenges in the IDD population. Dr. Shamlian also uses evidence-based approaches to treat elimination disorders, challenging behavior, developmental skill deficits, and independent health skills development. A passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, he works to expand healthcare capacity and improve care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Angeles Nunez, MS, CCLS, CPMT

Certified Child Life Specialist

Holtz Children's Hospital

Angeles Nunez, MS, CCLS, CPMT has been a Certified Child Life Specialist for 9 years, providing psychosocial support and education for children and families dealing with the challenges of illness, disability and/or hospitalization. She received her Bachelor's degree in Early Care and Education with a Psychology minor from Florida Atlantic University and her MS in Human Development with a concentration in Developmental Differences from the University of Rochester. She is trained as an autism navigator, as well as trained in pediatric massage, kids yoga, disaster relief for children and families, and sibling support programming. She also has experience working with children and families in the fields of special education/applied behavior analysis programming, pediatric rehabilitation and pediatric intensive care.

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