Disparities in Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism in Latino and Non-Latino White Families

2017273 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Katharine E. Zuckerman · Portland State University

Olivia J. Lindly · Doernbecher Children's Hospital

Nuri Reyes

Alison E. Chavez · Oregon Health & Science University

Kristy Macias · Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Kathryn N. Smith · University of Southern California

Ann Reynolds · University of Colorado Denver

Abstract

English proficiency was an important marker for barriers to ASD diagnosis and treatment in Latinos. Increasing ASD-related knowledge and provider trust may decrease disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of ASD among US Latinos.

Topics & Keywords

Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Family and Disability Support Research Language Development and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 139, Issue 5

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-3010

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