| Title: |
Patterns of Special Education Eligibility and Age of First Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Identification among US Children with ASD |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Esler, Amy N. (ORCID 0000-0001-7087-1432); Sample, Jeannette; Hall-Lande, Jennifer; Harris, Bryn; Rice, Catherine; Poynter, Jenny; Kirby, Russell S.; Wiggins, Lisa |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. May 2023 53(5):1739-1754. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
16 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (DHHS/PHS) |
| Contract Number: |
5NU53DD0000070300 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Special Education; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Disability Identification; Children; Student Evaluation; Medical Care Evaluation |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-022-05475-5 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257; 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: |
The study examined timing of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) identification in education versus health settings for 8-year-old children with ASD identified through records-based surveillance. The study also examined type of ASD symptoms noted within special education evaluations. Results indicated that children with records from only education sources had a median time to identification of ASD over a year later than children with records from health sources. Black children were more likely than White children to have records from only education sources. Restricted and repetitive behaviors were less frequently documented in educational evaluations resulting in developmental delay eligibility compared to specific ASD eligibility among children with ASD. Future research could explore strategies reduce age of identification in educational settings and increase equitable access to health evaluations. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1374496 |
| Database: |
ERIC |