Meena Khowaja|Ann Hazzard|Diana L. Robins
Sociodemographic Barriers to Early Detection of Autism: Screening and Evaluation Using the M-CHAT, M-CHAT-R, and Follow-Up
Georgia State University|Emory University|Drexel University
parents n 11845 completed modified checklist autism toddlers latest revision pediatric visits using sociodemographic predictors maternal education race binary logistic regressions utilized examine differences autism screening diagnostic evaluation participation rates outcomes reasons nonparticipation families lower maternal education racial minorities exhibited inflated initial screen positive rates lower participation followup although evaluation economic challenges invalid phone numbers identified barriers reaching families families higher education white race likely decline participation evaluation results suggest need increased public education childhood development enhance awareness reduce stigma streamline screening