Understanding the Association Between Neighborhood Resources and Trauma-Informed Care Among Providers Who Serve Autistic Youth.

ABSTRACT: A growing body of literature suggests that youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), herein, autistic youth, face an increased risk of being exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, trauma-informed approaches to care among autistic youth remain limited. In a large cross-sectional survey of ASD providers (N = 670) recruited from five U.S. locations, we examined the association between neighborhood resources using the Child Opportunity Index (i.e., educational, health/environmental, and social/economic opportunities) and the frequency at which providers engaged in trauma-informed care (i.e., inquire about, screen for, treat, and provide referrals for trauma diagnosis and treatment) and the types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) they screen for (i.e., maltreatment/ne

SUBMITTER: Thorpe D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11934301 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature