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Publication Date: 2021-Apr
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Systematic Review of Disparities and Differences in the Access and Use of Allied Health Services amongst Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dallman, Aaron R.; Artis, Jonet; Watson, Linda; Wright, Sarah
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v51 n4 p1316-1330 Apr 2021
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often benefit from allied health services such as occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and applied behavioral analysis. While there is consistent evidence of disparities in access and use of medical services (e.g. dentistry), no such systematic review has examined disparities and differences in allied health use amongst children with ASD. In this systematic review, we examine disparities and differences in service access and use for children with ASD. Our findings suggest that children who are older, have less severe ASD symptoms, are from minority groups, and those from particular geographic regions are less likely to receive allied health services. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Medical Services, Allied Health Occupations, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Health Services, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Age Differences, Severity (of Disability), Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Minority Groups, Geographic Regions
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Language: English
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