NDLI: Predictors of Age of Diagnosis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of a Consistent Source of Medical Care, Race, and Condition Severity

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Emerson, Natacha D. Morrell, Holly E. R. Neece, Cameron
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	Having a consistent source of medical care may facilitate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This study examined predictors of age of ASD diagnosis using data from the 2011–2012 National Survey of Children’s Health. Using multiple linear regression analysis, age of diagnosis was predicted by race, ASD severity, having a consistent source of care (CSC), and the interaction between these variables after controlling for birth cohort, birth order, poverty level, parental education, and health insurance. While African American children were diagnosed earlier than Caucasians, this effect was moderated by ASD severity and CSC. Having a CSC predicted earlier diagnosis for Caucasian but not African American children. Both physician and parent behaviors may contribute to diagnostic delays in minority children.
Starting Page	127
Ending Page	138
Page Count	12
File Format	PDF
ISSN	01623257
Journal	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume Number	46
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	15733432
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2015-08-18
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Autism spectrum disorders Racial disparities Consistent source of care Diagnosis Child and School Psychology Pediatrics Neurosciences Public Health
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Developmental and Educational Psychology

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Predictors of Age of Diagnosis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of a Consistent Source of Medical Care, Race, and Condition Severity