A spatial analysis of service lag to early intensive behavioral intervention for medicaid-enrolled children with autism
Year: 2023
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) is an evidence- based approach to increase adaptive behavior among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite an emphasis on early intervention, significant barriers can interfere with timely intervention access. The purpose of this study was to assess the relation between geographical distributions of families of children with ASD on beginning EIBI services. A cohort of children ages 3- to 5- years old with ASD between 2008 and 2010 were identified through Minnesota’s Medicaid Management Information System. We assessed the distribution and the average time lag from a received diagnosis to EIBI onset with the geographical information system (GIS). Results showed the majority of the cohort experienced a delay, regardless of geography, with non-metro/ rural areas experiencing shorter delays than metro/urban areas. Future research should further evaluate other factors that could affect the timeliness of intervention and ways in which to alleviate these barriers. Keywords: autism; geographic information system, early intensive behavioral intervention
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4377098592