English summary: Access to the health-care system is difficult for people with autism spectrum disturbances as a result of many obstacles. Medical care for many of those affected and their health situation are therefore inadequate. This book provides helpful ideas on how to make collaboration successful for everyone involved. Numerous areas that are necessary for leading a healthy life are discussed: in addition to diagnosis, symptoms and treatment options, special aspects of medical care for people with autism are also presented in relation to a wide variety of barriers. Frequent accompanying illnesses and crisis situations are taken into account, as well as a generally healthy lifestyle, the need for sports and exercise, and autism in transitional periods such as puberty and in the elderly. The book provides an overview of measures for achieving barrier-free access in the various areas of life (school, work and professional life, accommodation, everyday life, friendships, etc.) and offers tips for individuals who are affected, for their relatives and for medical specialists. German description: Menschen mit Autismus-Spektrum-Storungen wird der Zugang zum Gesundheitswesen durch viele Hurden erschwert. Aufgrund ihrer besonderen Schwierigkeiten konnen sie z. B. oft nicht gut beschreiben, was genau ihnen fehlt, oder sie brauchen etwas langer als andere Menschen, um sich auszudrucken, weil der Kontakt mit fremden Leuten meist ein grosses Problem darstellt, Aufregung und Angst bedeutet. Die medizinische Versorgung vieler Betroffener ist deshalb unzureichend. Das gilt fur vorbeugende Massnahmen genauso wie fur die ambulante und stationare Behandlung korperlicher wie psychischer Erkrankungen. Dieses Buch bietet daher allen Beteiligten Anregungen, wie eine Zusammenarbeit gelingen kann.
