Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition | Communicating Pain and Illness: A Challenge for Children with Autism

If your patient has autism, they may have trouble expressing the pain they may be experiencing in association with their GI medical conditions. Dr. Howard C. Shane, the former director of the Center for Communication Enhancement and the Autism Language Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares expert insights on how you can start using visual and vocal cues to assist your patients in communicating their needs and feelings.