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Published on: March 27, 2012
Trends in Geographic Access to Board Certified Behavior Analysts Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Marissa E Yingling1, Matthew H Ruther2, Erick M Dubuque3
1Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, 2217 S 3rd St, Oppenhimer Hall, Louisville, KY, 40208, USA. marissa.yingling@louisville.edu.
Abstract:
Research has documented inequities in geographic access to Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, research on their accessibility is outdated. Between July 1, 2018 and July 1, 2021 the number of BCBAs in the U.S. increased by 65%, from 27,320 to 45,103. In this study we examined trends in geographic access to BCBAs among children with ASD between 2018 and 2021. The sample included all U.S. counties in 50 states and D.C. (N = 3138). Using GIS software we examined change in county-level access to BCBAs between 2018 and 2021 and mapped ASD/BCBA ratios across all counties in both years. Study results indicate that despite modest improvements (e.g., 266 counties added BCBAs), inequitable access persists.
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