Prevalence and Correlates of Educational Intervention Utilization Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lucy A. Bilaver; Lisa S. Cushing; Ann T. Cutler

doi:10.1007/s10803-015-2598-z

Prevalence and Correlates of Educational Intervention Utilization Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lucy A. Bilaver^*, Lisa S. Cushing, Ann T. Cutler

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This study examined the prevalence and correlates of educational intervention utilization among U.S. preschool aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prior to recent policy changes. The analysis was based on a nationally representative longitudinal survey of children receiving special education services during the 2003–2004 school year. All children with parent or teacher identified ASD over a 3-year study period were analyzed. Outcomes included utilization of speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavior therapy, and mental health services by service sector. The analysis revealed low rates of behavioral therapy and mental health services. Parents reported that the overwhelming majority of services were received inside school only. This study identified gaps in the provision of services for young children with ASD.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	561-571
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume	46
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2598-z
State	Published - Feb 1 2016

Keywords

Autism spectrum disorder
Behavioral therapy
Mental health services
Occupational therapy
Preschool children
Speech therapy

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Developmental and Educational Psychology

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