4. Identify nursing interventions relative to the child with ASD and his/her family.

• Offering family support

• Identifying signs of anxiety or depression in family members

• Encourage family to seek assistance or servicesrelated to respite care or support groups
• Interdisciplinary approach and collaboration

• Involve family in care planning during hospitalization

• Individualize care

• Adapt physical environment as needed

• Communication approaches

• Medications that can be used to manage the behaviors associated with ASD