Emily Feinberg, Marilyn Augustyn, Sarabeth Broder-Fingert, Amanda Bennett, Carol Weitzman, Jocelyn Kuhn, Emily Hickey, Andrea Chu, Julia Levinson, Jenna Sandler Eilenberg, Michael Silverstein, Howard J Cabral, Gregory Patts, Yaminette Diaz-Linhart, Jessica Rosenberg, Judith S Miller, James P Guevara, Ada M Fenick, Nathan J Blum
Importance: Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with improved cognitive and behavioral outcomes. Targeted strategies are needed to support equitable access to diagnostic services to ensure that children from low-income and racial/ethnic minority families receive the benefits of early ASD identification and treatment. Objective: To test the efficacy of family navigation (FN), an individually tailored, culturally informed care management strategy, to increase the likelihood of achieving diagnostic ascertainment among young children at risk for ASD...
January 11, 2021: JAMA Pediatrics