Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	120813
Country	Italy

Category	Rehabilitation
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Assistive devices for mobility and communication in autism spectrum disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study on disability management
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Rita Chiaramonte, Matteo Cioni, Michele Vecchio, Francesco Leonforte, Antonio Mistretta, Giuseppe Laganga Senzio and Tamara Civello
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Corresponding Author	Rita Chiaramonte, Adjunct Professor, MD, PhD, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, Catania 95100, Sicilia, Italy. ritachiaramd@gmail.com
Key Words	Autism spectrum disorder; Assistive devices; Mobility aids; Communication aids; Disability; Rehabilitation; Management
Core Tip	Access to assistive technologies and rehabilitation services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains poorly documented in real-world healthcare systems. In this cross-sectional study conducted in a large metropolitan area, prescription patterns for communication and mobility aids were analyzed together with access to rehabilitation services. About one third of children with ASD receiving assistive devices were enrolled in rehabilitation centres, mostly in outpatient or community-based programs. Child neurologists mainly prescribed communication aids, while Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists managed mobility devices. These findings highlight the importance of integrated clinical and rehabilitation pathways and may inform service planning in other healthcare systems facing similar organizational challenges.
Citation	Chiaramonte R, Cioni M, Vecchio M, Leonforte F, Mistretta A, Laganga Senzio G, Civello T. Assistive devices for mobility and communication in autism spectrum disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study on disability management. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-09 06:01
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-09 06:01
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-27 10:25
Return for Revision	2026-03-27 10:25
Revised	2026-04-11 18:07
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-21 02:51
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-21 07:38
Articles in Press	2026-04-21 07:38
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