Disadvantaged Children Less Likely To Be Diagnosed With Autism Than Other Children

Between 2002 and 2010, disadvantaged children were less likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than other children. This difference indicates economic disparity, not a difference in prevalence of autism between the two groups.

These findings were reported in “Autism Spectrum Disorder Among U.S. Children (2002–2010): Socioeconomic, Racial, and Ethnic Disparities” by Maureen S. Durkin, Ph.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H; Matthew J. Maenner, Ph.D.; Jon Baio, Ed.S.; Deborah Christensen, Ph.D.; and colleagues. The researchers analyzed a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention population-based surveillance program that provided education and . . .