Prevalence estimates of autism are essential for informing public policy, raising awareness,
and developing research priorities. Using a systematic review, we synthesized estimates of …

Recent worldwide epidemiological surveys of autism conducted in 37 countries are
reviewed; the median prevalence of autism is. 97% in 26 high-income countries …

Autistic adults in need of long-term services and supports spend months on waiting lists
before receiving such services through Medicaid. Data from a state-wide survey of adults …

Purpose This study aimed to assess psychological distress and its gender difference in
parents of children with ASD. Predictive factors for parental psychological distress and …

Estimates place the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (autism) at around 1% in the
population. New services for adult diagnosis have been set up in Wales, UK, at a time of …

This study explored predictors of service use among 174 transition-age youth (age 16–30)
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder using Andersen's (J Health Soc Behav 36 (1): 1–10 …

BackgroundCo-occurring psychiatric disorders are common in autism, with previous studies
suggesting 54–94% of autistic individuals develop a mental health condition in their lifetime …

Strengthening systems of care to meet the needs of individuals with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) is of growing importance. Administrative data provide advantages for …

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Individuals with autism can exhibit multiple
neurological symptoms such as deficit in social communication, restricted interests, and …

An autism diagnosis can be a critical milestone toward effective and affirming support.
Despite the sharp increase in the number of studies focused on late diagnosis over the last …