Conference
National Profile of Caregivers’ Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening and Care in Primary Health Care the Need for Autism Medical Home
Abstract
Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common developmental disorder, primary healthcare providers show a deficit in providing early diagnosis. To understand parents’ experience and perspective in the diagnosis and intervention process of their children, a survey was deployed through social media to parents’ with at least one child diagnosed with ASD. The survey included parents experience, satisfaction and perception in the diagnosis process and services provided for their children, stigm
Keywords
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Medical Homes
Primary Healthcare.


