Strategies to improve the magnetic resonance imaging experience for autistic individuals: a cross-sectional study exploring parents and carers' experiences

• Main Authors: Nikolaos Stogiannos (Author), Georgia Pavlopoulou (Author), Chris Papadopoulos (Author), Gemma Walsh (Author), Ben Potts (Author), Sarah Moqbel (Author), Antigoni Gkaravella (Author), Jonathan McNulty (Author), Clare Simcock (Author), Sebastian Gaigg (Author), Dermot Bowler (Author), Keith Marais (Author), Karen Cleaver (Author), Jane Harvey Lloyd (Author), Cláudia Sá dos Reis (Author), Christina Malamateniou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Autistic individuals encounter numerous barriers in accessing healthcare, including communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, and a lack of appropriate adjustments. These issues are particularly acute during MRI scans, which involve confined spaces, loud noises, and the...