Abstract Purpose of Review Early intervention programs have been shown to increase the
overall socio-emotional and physical wellbeing of children in early childhood and …

Many researchers now believe that autism heterogeneity is likely to include many disorders,
but most research is based on samples defined by the DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder …

Background How best to improve the early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is
the subject of significant controversy. Some argue that universal ASD screeners are highly …

We examined receipt of general early intervention services and autism-specific specialized
services across demographic groups among toddlers with autism diagnoses who were …

Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental syndrome that
profoundly affects social interactions, communication, and sensory perception. The research …

Little is known about how policy—laws, regulations, procedures, administrative actions,
incentives, or voluntary practices of governments or other institutions—shapes access to …

Autistic subjects represent a severe concern to dentistry due to the considerable difficulty in
managing their oral health, maintaining routine toothbrushing, and preventing dental and …

An early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can improve outcomes for children
and assist families in accessing services. Part C providers are often tasked with screening …

Parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) express concern about
raising their children bilingually, and often hear advice from professionals against the use of …

Racial disparities exist in autism diagnosis, and yet, the development of most diagnostic
tools has not explicitly examined measurement equity between racial and ethnic groups. We …