Theme | Subtheme |
---|---|
Patient-related barriers: Barriers associated with autism-related characteristics | Communication/social difficulties |
 | Issues with waiting |
 | Issues with executive function |
 | Sensory issues |
 | Anxiety/other emotions |
 | Need for consistency |
 | Behavioural issues |
Other patient-related barriers | Complexity of family involvement |
 | Scepticism towards conventional medicine |
HCP-related barriers | Lack of autism knowledge/skill |
 | HCP inflexibility |
 | Stigma/negative perceptions |
 | Difficulties interpreting behaviour/symptoms |
 | Ignoring patient/caregiver concerns/expertise |
 | Poor HCP communication/failure to adapt language |
System-related barriers | Lack of support for patients/caregivers |
 | Lack of support for HCPs |
 | Time/resource constraints |
 | Lack of continuity/collaboration between HCPs/services |
 | Location issues |
 | Financial/insurance issues |
 | Lack of qualified personnel |
 | Inflexible HC system |