Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are complex, lifelong, neurodevelopmental conditions of
largely unknown cause. They are much more common than previously believed, second in …

Importance The economic effect of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) on individuals with
the disorder, their families, and society as a whole is poorly understood and has not been …

Objective. Early diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is critical but
often delayed until school age. Few studies have identified factors that may delay diagnosis. …

Objectives. We sought to examine racial and ethnic disparities in the recognition of autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs). Methods. Within a multisite network, 2568 children aged 8 years …

OBJECTIVE:: To examine racial differences in the age at which Medicaid-eligible children first
receive an autistic disorder (AD) diagnosis and to examine time in mental health treatment …

OBJECTIVE: At what age are children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) identified by
community providers? What factors influence the timing of when children are identified with …

The diagnosis of autism is often delayed, which translates into a missed opportunity to provide
treatment during a critical developmental period. This study reviews studies that assessed …

Implementing behavioral health interventions is a complicated process. It has been suggested
that implementation strategies should be selected and tailored to address the contextual …

This study estimated differences by ethnicity in the diagnoses assigned prior to the diagnosis
of autism. In this sample of 406 Medicaid-eligible children, African-Americans were 2.6 …

There is growing evidence that efficacious interventions for autism are rarely adopted or
successfully implemented in public mental health and education systems. We propose applying …