Abstract
Methods
Lifetime ASD and CPC in children, aged 2–17, were investigated using data from the 2007–2008 National Survey of Children’s
Health (NSCH). The NSCH surveyed parents and guardians regarding the health and well being, including treatment, of their
child(ren) under age 18 (n = 91,642). Children with health conditions were defined by parent report that a doctor or other health professional had ever
said their child had that condition. Factors related to overall health, treatment utilization, and barriers to access variables
were investigated among this group.
Health (NSCH). The NSCH surveyed parents and guardians regarding the health and well being, including treatment, of their
child(ren) under age 18 (n = 91,642). Children with health conditions were defined by parent report that a doctor or other health professional had ever
said their child had that condition. Factors related to overall health, treatment utilization, and barriers to access variables
were investigated among this group.
Results
Children with ASD/CPC had poorer overall health outcomes than children with ASD alone. They more often were dissatisfied with
their between-provider communication and less often had insurance cover needed services. Nonetheless, they did tend to use
care coordination and mental health services to a greater degree. Families were more likely to report the delay or non-receipt
of needed services when they perceived a lack of communication and partnership with providers, when they lacked insurance
coverage, and when they felt that health care costs were unreasonable.
their between-provider communication and less often had insurance cover needed services. Nonetheless, they did tend to use
care coordination and mental health services to a greater degree. Families were more likely to report the delay or non-receipt
of needed services when they perceived a lack of communication and partnership with providers, when they lacked insurance
coverage, and when they felt that health care costs were unreasonable.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s00127-012-0482-0
- Authors
- Brian K. Ahmedani, Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health System, One Ford Place-3A, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
- Robert M. Hock, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, 1731 College St., Rm. 205, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
- Journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
- Online ISSN 1433-9285
- Print ISSN 0933-7954