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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 8/2018

27-03-2018 | Original Paper

Embedding Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Within the Medical Home: Decreasing Wait Times Through Streamlined Assessment

Auteurs: Jeffrey F. Hine, Catherine G. Herrington, Alice M. Rothman, Rachel L. Mace, Barron L. Patterson, Kathryn L. Carlson, Zachary E. Warren

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 8/2018

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Abstract

Long waits for diagnostic assessment prevent early identification of children suspected of having autism spectrum disorder. We evaluated the benefit of embedded diagnostic consultation within primary care clinics. Using a streamlined diagnostic model, 119 children with concerns for autism spectrum disorder were seen over 14 months. Diagnostic clarity was determined through streamlined assessment for 59% of the children, while others required follow-up. Latency from first concern to diagnosis was 55 days and median age at diagnosis was 32 months: considerably lower than national averages or comparable tertiary clinics. Findings support that embedded processes for effective triage and diagnosis within the medical home is a viable mechanism for efficient access to diagnostic services and assists in bypassing a common barrier to specialized services.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Embedding Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Within the Medical Home: Decreasing Wait Times Through Streamlined Assessment
Auteurs
Jeffrey F. Hine
Catherine G. Herrington
Alice M. Rothman
Rachel L. Mace
Barron L. Patterson
Kathryn L. Carlson
Zachary E. Warren
Publicatiedatum
27-03-2018
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 8/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3548-3

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