Table 4.

Additional assessments provided for patients with autism

Specific support for people with autism	n, (N)	Units providing this, %
Assessment of autism	71 (79)	90
Care plans based on individual needs specific to people with autism spectrum disorder	53 (75)	71
Sensory assessment	49 (79)	62
Assessment of likes and dislikes	64 (79)	81
Assessment of coping strategies	65 (79)	82
Communication passports	52 (79)	66
Specific protocol for admission, assessment and management of people with autism spectrum disorder	17 (79)	21