ADHD and executive functioning
Attention, organization, impulsivity, and daily demands can interact with autistic strengths and support needs.
Adult Autism Psychiatry
Adult autism psychiatric care.
It can be difficult for autistic adults to find a psychiatrist who is comfortable with autism and the ways it can shape communication, sensory experience, executive functioning, medical care, and co-occurring psychiatric concerns. Dr. Pawar provides individualized psychiatric evaluation and medication management for autistic adults in Massachusetts.
Psychiatric care that accounts for autism
Adult psychiatric care may be helpful when anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, ADHD, sleep problems, irritability, mood changes, or other concerns are causing distress or making daily life more difficult. A consultation can also help review an existing diagnosis, clarify overlapping symptoms, or reconsider a medication plan.
Dr. Pawar is board-certified in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. His experience in autism and developmental psychiatry informs care without assuming that every concern is caused by autism.
Common reasons for consultation
Care centered on the adult patient.
Evaluation is tailored to the individual rather than based on a single template.
Anxiety, depression, and OCD symptoms
Symptoms may present or be communicated differently and deserve careful assessment in the person’s own context.
Sleep, irritability, and related concerns
Sleep problems, mood changes, irritability, and behavioral concerns may affect functioning and quality of life.
Respectful, individualized care
Dr. Pawar considers each person's strengths, communication preferences, sensory needs, daily functioning, medical context, prior treatment, and personal goals. Medication is considered when appropriate, with a clear discussion of intended targets, alternatives, possible benefits and risks, and monitoring.
Recommendations are collaborative. With the patient’s authorization, care may be coordinated with therapists, primary care clinicians, caregivers, or other supports.
Continuity into adulthood
Autistic adolescents and their families may encounter gaps as pediatric systems end and adult care begins. Dr. Pawar’s training in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry supports continuity as clinical needs, routines, relationships, education, work, and decision-making change during the transition to adulthood.
Related specialty care
Explore autism psychiatry across the lifespan or read about psychiatric care when ADHD and autism overlap.
Request a consultation
Appointments are provided through secure telehealth for patients physically located in Massachusetts at the time of the visit.
Submitting an inquiry does not establish a physician-patient relationship or guarantee that the practice can provide care.