OBJECTIVE: We reviewed evidence related to disparities in service use, intervention
effectiveness, and quality of care provided to children with autism by race, ethnicity, and/or …

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience increased morbidity and
decreased life expectancy compared to the general population, and these disparities are …

Decades of research have established that racial ethnic minority, low-income, and/or non-
English speaking children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are diagnosed later than …

Objective Latino children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) at older
ages and at the point of more severe symptoms. We sought to qualitatively describe …

Autism spectrum disorder is defined by two core symptoms: a deficit in social communication
and the presence of repetitive behaviors and/or restricted interests. Currently, there is no US …

OBJECTIVES: To compare barriers to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and current
ASD-related service use among non-Latino white (NLW) families and Latino families with …

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges in accessing
diagnostic and treatment services; these challenges vary by race, ethnicity, and culture. This …

BACKGROUND: Historically, there has been a shortage of child psychiatrists in the United
States, undermining access to care. This study updated trends in the growth and distribution …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the mental health care US children receive from primary care
providers (PCPs) and other mental health care providers. METHODS: Using nationally …

With the increasing prevalence of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), research
examining the service experiences of this population is greatly needed. The current study …