I need a nursing diagnosis for a child with autism

Question

Like impaired verbal communication related to....

 

 or At risk for....

Answer 1

Impaired Verbal communication r/t reduced ability to read body language

At risk for Injury

Impaired social interaction

Family and Care Giver Lack of knowledge regarding Autism

Ineffective therapeutic Regimen r/t economic difficulties

Choose words carefully when speaking to verbal autistic child because they are likely to interpret words concretely.
Advise parents to have close, face-to-face contact with child to promote communication.
Maintain a regular and predictable daily routine to prevent outbursts. Prepare child for changes of routine.
Educate parents on behaviors that signal tantrums such as increased hand flapping. Emphasize the importance of intervening and anticipating needs before a tantrum occurs.
Advise patients on ways to provide a safe environment for the child (e.g. installing locks and gates).
Educate family members on the medications (e.g. stimulants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, lithium, etc.) the child is taking.
Offer emotional support and information to parents.
Arrange for family counseling to help parents better understand the disorder. This also assist them with their coping mechanisms.
Provide referrals for early intervention, home care assistance, and support groups, as needed. Early intervention and special education programs increase child’s capacity to learn, communicate, and relate to others. This also reduce the severity and frequency of disruptive behaviors. Special schools for behavior modification is alright but educational mainstreaming is preferred.