Medical: Adult Medicine

This web site has information and worksheets for adults on the autism spectrum, supporters, and healthcare providers. It focuses on primary healthcare, or healthcare with a regular doctor.

The resources on this site are meant to improve the healthcare of autistic adults. The resources on this site are meant to improve the healthcare of autistic adults. They were made by the Academic-Autistic Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE) through a series of research studies funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

Practices Family Medicine

Accepts Medicaid insurance

The Comprehensive Care Program sees patients with a variety of chronic health problems, including developmental delays and intellectual disabilities. They cover all aspects of care, from basic physical exams to accessing community services. Each patient is assigned an RN Care Coordinator, who helps with coordinating appointments and helps the patient (and their family) find any resources they may need.

The MetroHealth Autism Assessment Clinic (MAAC) evaluates developmental and behavior concerns, including autism. People meet one-on-one with a comprehensive care physician who is board-certified in neurodevelopmental disabilities and behavioral pediatrics. The Behavior Assessment Clinic is typically held once a month.

Your child doesn’t have to be a patient of the Comprehensive Care Program or a MetroHealth patient to use MAAC. You can just make an appointment, or you can get a referral from your child’s doctor. After you schedule your first appointment, a care coordinator will contact you.

There are Spanish-speaking professionals available. Hay profesionales de habla hispana disponibles.

A tool kit for primary care providers, this website offers assistance with diagnosing common health ailments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It offers health watch tables for several disabilities, including autism, as well as general advice for assisting this population.

Family medical practice, including adults.

Accepts Medicaid insurance.

The Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST), located at OSU Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at Hilliard, provides adult care for patients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and support for those who are transitioning from pediatric to adult care.

Accepts Medicaid insurance.

Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and CareSource

Family medicine practitioner who will see adults with autism.

Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and CareSource insurance.

Only accepting new patients with private insurance at this time.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Zhao is a board certified Ob/Gyn with University Hospitals Medical Group. She is comfortable providing gynecologic care to adolescents and adults with autism. Common issues discussed include menstrual suppression, sexual health, and safety. Her office locations are Landerbrook Health Center and Ahuja Medical Center (starting summer 2017).