A Scoping Review of Health Disparities in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Lauren BishopAmy J H KindPublished in: Journal of autism and developmental disorders (2018)
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience increased morbidity and decreased life expectancy compared to the general population, and these disparities are likely exacerbated for those individuals who are otherwise disadvantaged. We conducted a review to ascertain what is known about health and health system quality (e.g., high quality care delivery, adequate care access) disparities in ASD. Nine studies met final inclusion criteria. Seven studies identified racial disparities in access to general medical services for children with ASD. No studies examined disparities in health outcomes or included older adults. We present a model of health disparities (Fundamental Causes Model) that guides future research. Additional work should examine health disparities, and their causal pathways, in ASD, particularly for older adults.
Keyphrases
- autism spectrum disorder
- healthcare
- affordable care act
- public health
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- mental health
- intellectual disability
- health insurance
- physical activity
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- primary care
- health promotion
- young adults
- case control
- social media
- tyrosine kinase
- chronic pain