Journal article
Program evaluation of a pilot mobile developmental outreach clinic for autism spectrum disorder in Ontario
Abstract
BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with increasing prevalence worldwide. Early identification of ASD through developmental screening is critical for early intervention and improved behavioural outcomes in children. However due to long wait times, delays in diagnosis continue to occur, particularly among minority populations who are faced with existing barriers in access to care. A novel Mobile …
Authors
Kamali M; Sivapalan S; Kata A; Kim N; Shanmugalingam N; Duku E; Zwaigenbaum L; Georgiades S
Journal
BMC Health Services Research, Vol. 22, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2022
DOI
10.1186/s12913-022-07789-7
ISSN
1472-6963