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ECHO Autism STAT: Accelerating Early Access to Autism Diagnosis

Micah O Mazurek1, Alicia Curran2, Courtney Burnette3

  • 1Department of Human Services, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, 417 Emmet Street South, PO Box 400267, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA. mazurekm@virginia.edu.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|July 26, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Early autism diagnosis is crucial but often delayed. A new training model for primary care providers (PCPs) in underserved areas showed improved screening and diagnostic skills, enhancing local access to care.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Healthcare Access
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis

Background:

  • Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is vital for intervention but faces significant delays.
  • Barriers include provider shortages, limited autism center capacity, and socioeconomic/geographic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of a novel training model for community-based primary care providers (PCPs) in underserved regions.
  • To improve early screening and diagnosis of young children at high risk for ASD.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot program combined hands-on training in standardized diagnostic techniques with virtual mentorship.
  • Focus on timely diagnosis and appropriate referrals for further assessment.

Main Results:

  • PCPs demonstrated improved diagnostic practices and increased self-efficacy.
  • The training model proved feasible for enhancing local ASD care access.

Conclusions:

  • This model effectively enhances the capacity of PCPs in underserved areas to diagnose autism spectrum disorder.
  • It offers a viable solution to reduce diagnostic delays and improve early intervention access for at-risk children.

Keywords:
AutismAutism spectrum disorderHealth care accessPrimary care providerScreening

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