Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Receipt of Behavioral Treatment Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States
Cureus
Black and Hispanic children with autism spectrum disorder in the United States are less likely to receive behavioral treatment compared to white children. These disparities persist even after accounting for factors such as income, insurance status, and severity of autism. The findings highlight ongoing racial and ethnic inequities in access to essential autism interventions.
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