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Whittling Down the Wait Time
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Oct 2016
Source: Pediatr Clin North Am. 63(5):851-859. -
Alternative Title:Pediatr Clin North Am
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Description:The process from initial concerns to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a long and complicated process. The traditional model for evaluation and diagnosis of ASD often consists of long wait-lists and evaluations that result in a 2-year difference between the earliest signs of ASD and mean age of diagnosis. Multiple factors contribute to this diagnostic bottleneck, including time-consuming evaluations, cost of care, lack of providers, and lack of comfort of primary care providers to diagnose autism. This article explores innovative clinical models that have been implemented to address this as well as future directions and opportunities.
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Pubmed ID:27565363
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5583718
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