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Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Clinical psychology
  • Healthcare access disparities

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  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments are lengthy and costly, with rising demand.
  • Despite advancements, disparities in ASD diagnosis rates persist across age, gender, and ethnicity.
  • Limited research exists on referral and assessment biases in adult autism diagnostic services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential biases in referrals to adult autism diagnostic services.
  • To examine diagnostic biases within the assessment process for autism spectrum disorder.
  • To understand demographic disparities in accessing autism diagnostic services.

Main Methods:

  • A clinical service evaluation analyzed demographic data of 350 referred/accepted clients and 269 fully assessed clients.
  • Referral data was compared against UK Census data to identify potential referring clinician biases.
  • Diagnostic outcomes were compared against the service's average to identify potential assessing clinician biases.

Main Results:

  • Individuals referred and accepted for assessment were disproportionately male, aged 18-34, and from White or "Other" ethnic backgrounds compared to population norms.
  • No significant diagnostic bias was found among assessing clinicians; diagnostic rates were consistent across demographic groups.
  • Significant disparities exist in the demographics of adults referred and accepted for autism assessments.

Conclusions:

  • While autism diagnostic assessments appear unbiased, disparities in referral patterns for autism spectrum disorder persist.
  • Further research is crucial to understand and address the root causes of these access disparities.
  • Ensuring equitable access to autism diagnostic services and support is essential for all individuals.