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Durkin M. 2019. Using Data to Identify Disparities in Autism Prevalence and Access to Services. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison, 34 pp.

Annotation: This presentation provides an in-depth analysis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence and disparities in access to services in the United States. Dr. Maureen Durkin from the University of Wisconsin-Madison examines epidemiological data from the CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network to highlight significant increases in autism prevalence over time, from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 59 in 2014. The presentation explores racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in autism identification, showing that white children and those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to receive ASD diagnoses compared to Black and Hispanic children. Dr. Durkin presents evidence suggesting these disparities are largely due to inequities in access to developmental assessments and healthcare services rather than true differences in prevalence. The presentation highlights the high costs associated with autism diagnosis and treatment, the unpreparedness of service delivery systems to meet growing needs, and emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring, early detection, and strategies to enhance healthcare access and equity for all children with ASD.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

Keywords: Access to care, Autism, Screening, Wisconsin, Title V programs, State CHSCN programs, Socioeconomic status, Colorado, Wisconsin
   

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