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inAmerican Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol. 71/3 (2017) . - pp.1-4

Titre :	Detection and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Addressing Racial Disparity in Diagnosis.
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Varleisha D. Gibbs, Auteur
Année de publication :	2017
Article en page(s) :	pp.1-4
Langues :	Américain (ame)
Mots-clés :	Autisme  ergothérapie  diagnostic
Résumé :	As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise, racial disparities remain in age of diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Therefore, occupational therapy practitioners should examine cultural perceptions related to disparities in ASD diagnosis. This article investigates the role that practitioners may play in this disparity by asking, "Are occupational therapy practitioners contributing to the late diagnosis of children with ASD who are members of particular racial or ethnic groups?" Correlations among practitioners' detection of symptoms, parents' perceptions, and evaluator influences are investigated. By examining these factors, practitioners may gain better insight into these disparities and therefore provide more effective advocacy regarding early diagnosis and treatment access.
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[article] Detection and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Addressing Racial Disparity in Diagnosis. [texte imprimé] / Varleisha D. Gibbs, Auteur . - 2017 . - pp.1-4.
Langues : Américain (ame)
in American Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol. 71/3 (2017) . - pp.1-4

Mots-clés :	Autisme  ergothérapie  diagnostic
Résumé :	As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise, racial disparities remain in age of diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Therefore, occupational therapy practitioners should examine cultural perceptions related to disparities in ASD diagnosis. This article investigates the role that practitioners may play in this disparity by asking, "Are occupational therapy practitioners contributing to the late diagnosis of children with ASD who are members of particular racial or ethnic groups?" Correlations among practitioners' detection of symptoms, parents' perceptions, and evaluator influences are investigated. By examining these factors, practitioners may gain better insight into these disparities and therefore provide more effective advocacy regarding early diagnosis and treatment access.
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