Factors Affecting Age at Initial Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in a National Survey
Joint Authors
Law, Paul A.
Stuart, Elizabeth A.
Rosenberg, Rebecca E.
Landa, Rebecca
Law, J. Kiely
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Entry into early intervention depends on both age of first parent concern (AOC) and age at initial autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis (AOD).
Using data collected from a national online registry from 6214 children diagnosed with an ASD between 1994 and 2010 in the US, we analyzed the effect of individual, family, and geographic covariates on AOC and AOD in a multivariate linear regression model with random effects.
Overall, no single modifiable factor associated with AOC or AOD emerged but cumulative variation in certain individual- and family-based features, as well as some geographic factors, all contribute to AOC and AOD variation.
A multipronged strategy is needed for targeted education and awareness campaigns to maximize outcomes and decrease disparities in ASD care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rosenberg, Rebecca E.& Landa, Rebecca& Law, J. Kiely& Stuart, Elizabeth A.& Law, Paul A.. 2011. Factors Affecting Age at Initial Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in a National Survey. Autism Research and Treatment،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rosenberg, Rebecca E.…[et al.]. Factors Affecting Age at Initial Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in a National Survey. Autism Research and Treatment No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rosenberg, Rebecca E.& Landa, Rebecca& Law, J. Kiely& Stuart, Elizabeth A.& Law, Paul A.. Factors Affecting Age at Initial Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in a National Survey. Autism Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505307
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505307