Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention for Autism: Experiences of Black and Multiracial Families Seeking Care.
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| Title: | Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention for Autism: Experiences of Black and Multiracial Families Seeking Care. |
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| Authors: | Weitlauf, Amy S., Miceli, Alexandra, Vehorn, Alison, Dada, Yewande, Pinnock, Theodora, Harris, Joyce W., Hine, Jeffrey, Warren, Zachary |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Mar2024, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p931-942. 12p. |
| Subjects: | Diagnosis of autism, Treatment of autism, Multiracial people, Culture, Patient aftercare, Health services accessibility, Research methodology, Child development, Medical screening, Race, Family attitudes, Research funding, Health equity, African Americans, Cultural awareness |
| Abstract: | Purpose: Despite advances in screening and awareness, Black and multiracial families continue to experience challenges when seeking an autism diagnosis for their children. Methods: We surveyed 400 Black and multiracial families of young children with autism from an existing research database in the United States about their retrospective diagnostic experiences. We gathered quantitative and qualitative data and engaged in iterative coding to understand timing and content of first concerns, families' experiences of care providers and systems, and the impact of race and culture on accessing care. Results: Families provided examples of early developmental concern and described provider, systemic, and cultural barriers and facilitators to care. Families also provided insight into the influence of culture and made recommendations on how the medical system could better care for Black and multiracial families of children with autism. Conclusions: Results add to a growing body of literature supporting the need for culturally sensitive and accessible care related to developmental monitoring, diagnosis, and follow-up care for Black and multiracial children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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