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Racial disparities in community identification of autism spectrum disorders over time; Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, 2000–2006.

Jarquin, Vanessa G., Wiggins, Lisa D., Schieve, Laura A., Van Naarden-Braun, Kim·2011·Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Past research indicates that non-Hispanic black (NHB) children are less likely than non-Hispanic white (NHW) children to have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, even if they seem to meet criteria for the disorder. This study examined differences in community identification of ASDs between NHB and NHW children identified by a population-based surveillance system. METHODS: Participants were identified as an ASD surveillance case by the Metropolitan Atlanta Developmental Disabilities Surveillance Program in surveillance years 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006. Health and education records were abstracted and reviewed to determine ASD surveillance case status; community identification was defined by a documented ASD diagnosis, special education eligibility, and behaviors noted in records. Children were placed in 1 of 5 mutually exclusive categories on the basis of ASD specificity. RESULTS: Total ASD prevalence was higher for NHW than NHB children, but NHB children were more likely than NHW children to have autistic disorder and autism eligibility at a public school documented in records. NHB children were less likely than NHW children to have pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified and Asperger's disorder documented in records, even after controlling for socioeconomic status. NHB children were more likely than NHW children to have co-occurring intellectual disability. CONCLUSION: NHB children were less likely than NHW children to have been identified with less severe ASDs, which might have prevented or delayed intervention services that would have catered to their needs. This study illustrates the need for continued professional education, particularly concerning milder ASDs in minority groups.

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Authors
Jarquin, V. G., Wiggins, L. D., Schieve, L. A., & Van Naarden-Braun, K.
Affiliations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
Venue
Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Published
2011-04
Volume
32
Issue
3
Pages
179-187
ISSN
0196-206X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2084615886
Cited by
88
References
17
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.40
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, racial disparities, non-Hispanic Black children, non-Hispanic white children, autism prevalence, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, special education eligibility
MeSH terms
Black or African American, Child, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Georgia, Humans, Male, Residence Characteristics, Severity of Illness Index, White People

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