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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedMartinez M, Thomas KC, Williams CS
Family experiences with the diagnosis of autism spectrum Disorder: system barriers and facilitators of efficient diagnosis.
This paper examines family experiences with the efficiency of Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Screening, travel distance, and delay in diagnosis were associated with shifting diagnoses and being told child did not have ASD. Physician and parent training in communication and addressing mental health professional shortages and maldistribution may improve the diagnosis experiences of families of children with ASD.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Martinez M, Thomas KC, Williams CS .
Family experiences with the diagnosis of autism spectrum Disorder: system barriers and facilitators of efficient diagnosis.
J Autism Dev Disord 2018 Jul;48(7):2368-78. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3493-1..
Keywords: Autism, Children/Adolescents, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient Experience