Disparities in Early Intervention Program Participation by Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in a US Metropolitan Area, 2006 to 2016.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Multiple studies have shown the value of early interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the US, the Early Intervention Program (EIP) is mandated by law (Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act [IDEA]) to provide services to all young children with delays or disabilities. However, the extent to which children with ASD participate in this key service system is unknown.

Objectives

To evaluate EIP use by children with ASD from 2006 to 2016 and to describe the factors associated with EIP participation.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study used repeated data collected from 2006 to 2016 by active ASD surveillance of the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area as reported in the New Jersey Autism Study. The New Je

SUBMITTER: Shenouda J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9295023 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature