What is it about?
The number of specialized hospital psychiatry units for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders has more than doubled in the past decade. These units are designed to meet the unique needs of this population and utilize a different model of care and more intensive and multi-disciplinary staffing. These units can provide an effective path for children with developmental delay experiencing emotional and behavioral crises.
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Why is it important?
The number of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities is rising, and there is increasing need to meet their emotional and behavioral needs, particularly in times of crisis.
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This page is a summary of: Raising the Bar: Growth of Specialized Hospital Psychiatric Units for Youths With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Psychiatric Services, December 2025, American Psychiatric Association,
DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20240623.
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