Between 1990 and 2012, the global mean age at diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
ranged from 38 to 120 months. Measures have since been introduced to reduce the age at …

Autism spectrum disorder is a term used to describe a constellation of early-appearing social
communication deficits and repetitive sensory–motor behaviours associated with a strong …

Black children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are diagnosed later than their White
peers, are more likely to be misdiagnosed, and are less likely to receive early intervention …

Background There are unique challenges associated with measuring development in early
childhood. Two primary sources of information are used: parent report and direct …

Autism spectrum disorder (referred to here as autism) is one of several overlapping
neurodevelopmental conditions that have variable impacts on different individuals. This …

As rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States have continued to rise, there
is evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in ASD prevalence and services access …

Significant racial and ethnic disparities in health care and service access exist. In the
present article, we reviewed qualitative studies investigating the racism-related experiences …

This study examined children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using data from the
2011 Survey of Pathway to Diagnosis and Services national data set (n= 1715). When …

An earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder might lead to an earlier intervention, yet
knowledge and awareness of autism spectrum disorder in Latin America and Caribbean …

This paper examines family experiences with the efficiency of ASD diagnosis. Children were
age 8 or younger with ASD (n= 450). Outcomes were delay from first parent concern to …