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					   Faire une suggestion  Affiner la rechercheAge of autism diagnosis in Latin American and Caribbean countries / Maria C. MONTENEGRO ; Ana C. RAMIREZ ; Daniel VALDEZ ; Analia ROSOLI ; Ricardo GARCIA ; Gabriela GARRIDO ; Sebastián CUKIER ; Alexia RATTAZZI ; Cristiane Silvestre PAULA in Autism, 28-1 (January 2024)

Titre : Age of autism diagnosis in Latin American and Caribbean countries Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Maria C. MONTENEGRO, Auteur ; Ana C. RAMIREZ, Auteur ; Daniel VALDEZ, Auteur ; Analia ROSOLI, Auteur ; Ricardo GARCIA, Auteur ; Gabriela GARRIDO, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; Alexia RATTAZZI, Auteur ; Cristiane Silvestre PAULA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.58?72 Mots-clés : age of diagnosis autism spectrum disorders caregivers first observed concerns Latin America risk factors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : An earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder might lead to an earlier intervention, yet knowledge and awareness of autism spectrum disorder in Latin America and Caribbean Countries are limited. A later autism spectrum disorder diagnosis has been associated with negative consequences, as it might imply later access to services. This study aims to identify factors associated with the age of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis as reported by 2520 caregivers of autistic children from six Latin America and Caribbean Countries. Results indicate that on average, caregivers were concerned about their child?s development by 22 months of age; however, the diagnosis was 24 months later. Current age of autistic individuals, better language abilities, and having public health coverage increased the age of diagnosis. On the contrary, the presence of medical comorbidities, severity level, and type of diagnosis decreased the age of diagnosis. The age of diagnosis of autistic individuals in Latin America and Caribbean Countries corresponded to the start of formal schooling despite a much earlier age of first noticed developmental concern, highlighting the need to reduce this age gap and increase children s probability of benefiting from early intervention. Taken together, autism spectrum disorder personal/clinical characteristics and access to health service are the main determinants for the age of diagnosis. Lay abstract An earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder might lead to earlier intervention. However, people living in Latin American and Caribbean countries do not have much knowledge about autism spectrum disorder symptoms. It has been suggested that the older a child is when diagnosed, the fewer opportunities he or she will have to receive services. We asked 2520 caregivers of autistic children in six different Latin America and Caribbean Countries, the child?s age when they noticed some developmental delays and their child?s age when they received their first autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Results indicate that, on average, caregivers were concerned about their child?s development by 22 months of age; however, the diagnosis was received when the child was 46 months of age. In addition, older children with better language abilities and public health coverage (opposed to private health coverage) were diagnosed later. On the contrary, children with other medical problems and more severe behaviors received an earlier diagnosis. In our study, children were diagnosed around the time they entered formal schooling, delaying the access to early intervention programs. In summary, the characteristics of the autistic person and the type of health coverage influence the age of diagnosis in children living in Latin America and Caribbean Countries. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221147345 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519 
in Autism > 28-1 (January 2024) . - p.58?72[article] Age of autism diagnosis in Latin American and Caribbean countries [texte imprimé] / Maria C. MONTENEGRO, Auteur ; Ana C. RAMIREZ, Auteur ; Daniel VALDEZ, Auteur ; Analia ROSOLI, Auteur ; Ricardo GARCIA, Auteur ; Gabriela GARRIDO, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; Alexia RATTAZZI, Auteur ; Cristiane Silvestre PAULA, Auteur . - p.58?72.
in Autism > 28-1 (January 2024) . - p.58?72
Mots-clés : age of diagnosis autism spectrum disorders caregivers first observed concerns Latin America risk factors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : An earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder might lead to an earlier intervention, yet knowledge and awareness of autism spectrum disorder in Latin America and Caribbean Countries are limited. A later autism spectrum disorder diagnosis has been associated with negative consequences, as it might imply later access to services. This study aims to identify factors associated with the age of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis as reported by 2520 caregivers of autistic children from six Latin America and Caribbean Countries. Results indicate that on average, caregivers were concerned about their child?s development by 22 months of age; however, the diagnosis was 24 months later. Current age of autistic individuals, better language abilities, and having public health coverage increased the age of diagnosis. On the contrary, the presence of medical comorbidities, severity level, and type of diagnosis decreased the age of diagnosis. The age of diagnosis of autistic individuals in Latin America and Caribbean Countries corresponded to the start of formal schooling despite a much earlier age of first noticed developmental concern, highlighting the need to reduce this age gap and increase children s probability of benefiting from early intervention. Taken together, autism spectrum disorder personal/clinical characteristics and access to health service are the main determinants for the age of diagnosis. Lay abstract An earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder might lead to earlier intervention. However, people living in Latin American and Caribbean countries do not have much knowledge about autism spectrum disorder symptoms. It has been suggested that the older a child is when diagnosed, the fewer opportunities he or she will have to receive services. We asked 2520 caregivers of autistic children in six different Latin America and Caribbean Countries, the child?s age when they noticed some developmental delays and their child?s age when they received their first autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Results indicate that, on average, caregivers were concerned about their child?s development by 22 months of age; however, the diagnosis was received when the child was 46 months of age. In addition, older children with better language abilities and public health coverage (opposed to private health coverage) were diagnosed later. On the contrary, children with other medical problems and more severe behaviors received an earlier diagnosis. In our study, children were diagnosed around the time they entered formal schooling, delaying the access to early intervention programs. In summary, the characteristics of the autistic person and the type of health coverage influence the age of diagnosis in children living in Latin America and Caribbean Countries. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221147345 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519 Caregiver-centred empowerment for families raising autistic children: A qualitative case study from Argentina / Zsófia SZLAMKA in Autism, 28-11 (November 2024)

Titre : Caregiver-centred empowerment for families raising autistic children: A qualitative case study from Argentina Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Zsófia SZLAMKA, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; Charlotte HANLON, Auteur ; Rosa A. HOEKSTRA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2768 - 2778 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : advocacy Argentina autism spectrum disorder developmental disabilities empowerment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children and their caregivers in Argentina often lack access to information, resources and evidence-based interventions. Caregiver empowerment may help support families to uphold their child?s rights and access suitable education and support. This study aimed to examine the perceptions on empowerment of caregivers of autistic children in Argentina. This was a phenomenological, qualitative study. We conducted 32 semi-structured individual interviews remotely. Participants included caregivers, health service providers, non-governmental organisation representatives, special education teachers and policy representatives. Data were analysed thematically. We developed three main themes: Caregiver agency: from intuitive coping strategies to entrepreneurship; 'I had to cut down on therapy': Economic instability and inequality affecting service access; and Equipping caregivers to be empowered. Both caregivers and professionals talked about the contribution of socio-economic inequalities to caregivers' sense of disempowerment. Caregivers identified coping strategies and discussed their experiences with advocacy. They expressed that in-person and online support groups have an empowering effect. Based on participant views, strategies supporting caregiver empowerment may involve: interventions are co-designed by professionals and caregivers; focusing on caregiver mental health; and addressing the profound impact of poverty on the quality of life of families. Lay abstract Caregivers of children with developmental disabilities, including autism, often struggle to access services, information and resources in Argentina. Little is known about how caregivers can be empowered to support their children as they wish to in the Argentinian setting. We spoke with 32 people online to understand existing and potential practices of supporting caregivers. The people we spoke with included caregivers, health service providers, non-governmental organisations' representatives providing services or technical support, special education teachers and policy representatives. Participants said that poverty, and inequalities in accessing support, impact how caregivers can support their children. They mentioned examples that help caregivers feel empowered, such as peer support groups and caregiver training. Many caregivers spoke about how they became advocates for their children and how they developed initiatives such as advocacy campaigns and well-being support groups. Caregivers in Argentina may be empowered in various ways, and the following strategies can improve empowerment: strengthening collaboration between professionals and caregivers; focusing on caregiver mental health; and addressing the profound impact of poverty on the quality of life of families. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241238254 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=537 
in Autism > 28-11 (November 2024) . - p.2768 - 2778[article] Caregiver-centred empowerment for families raising autistic children: A qualitative case study from Argentina [texte imprimé] / Zsófia SZLAMKA, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; Charlotte HANLON, Auteur ; Rosa A. HOEKSTRA, Auteur . - p.2768 - 2778.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 28-11 (November 2024) . - p.2768 - 2778
Mots-clés : advocacy Argentina autism spectrum disorder developmental disabilities empowerment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children and their caregivers in Argentina often lack access to information, resources and evidence-based interventions. Caregiver empowerment may help support families to uphold their child?s rights and access suitable education and support. This study aimed to examine the perceptions on empowerment of caregivers of autistic children in Argentina. This was a phenomenological, qualitative study. We conducted 32 semi-structured individual interviews remotely. Participants included caregivers, health service providers, non-governmental organisation representatives, special education teachers and policy representatives. Data were analysed thematically. We developed three main themes: Caregiver agency: from intuitive coping strategies to entrepreneurship; 'I had to cut down on therapy': Economic instability and inequality affecting service access; and Equipping caregivers to be empowered. Both caregivers and professionals talked about the contribution of socio-economic inequalities to caregivers' sense of disempowerment. Caregivers identified coping strategies and discussed their experiences with advocacy. They expressed that in-person and online support groups have an empowering effect. Based on participant views, strategies supporting caregiver empowerment may involve: interventions are co-designed by professionals and caregivers; focusing on caregiver mental health; and addressing the profound impact of poverty on the quality of life of families. Lay abstract Caregivers of children with developmental disabilities, including autism, often struggle to access services, information and resources in Argentina. Little is known about how caregivers can be empowered to support their children as they wish to in the Argentinian setting. We spoke with 32 people online to understand existing and potential practices of supporting caregivers. The people we spoke with included caregivers, health service providers, non-governmental organisations' representatives providing services or technical support, special education teachers and policy representatives. Participants said that poverty, and inequalities in accessing support, impact how caregivers can support their children. They mentioned examples that help caregivers feel empowered, such as peer support groups and caregiver training. Many caregivers spoke about how they became advocates for their children and how they developed initiatives such as advocacy campaigns and well-being support groups. Caregivers in Argentina may be empowered in various ways, and the following strategies can improve empowerment: strengthening collaboration between professionals and caregivers; focusing on caregiver mental health; and addressing the profound impact of poverty on the quality of life of families. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241238254 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=537 Challenges, priorities, barriers to care, and stigma in families of people with autism: Similarities and differences among six Latin American countries / Cristiane Silvestre PAULA in Autism, 24-8 (November 2020)

Titre : Challenges, priorities, barriers to care, and stigma in families of people with autism: Similarities and differences among six Latin American countries Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Cristiane Silvestre PAULA, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; Graccielle Rodrigues CUNHA, Auteur ; Matías IRARRÁZAVAL, Auteur ; Cecilia MONTIEL-NAVA, Auteur ; Ricardo GARCIA, Auteur ; Analia ROSOLI, Auteur ; Daniel VALDEZ, Auteur ; Daniela BORDINI, Auteur ; Andy SHIH, Auteur ; Gabriela GARRIDO, Auteur ; Alexia RATTAZZI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2228-2242 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : *autism *economic costs *healthcare utilization *stigma *treatment barriers Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Approximately 6 million individuals with autism spectrum disorder live in Latin America. In order to strengthen autism spectrum disorder research collaborations and awareness in the region, the Latin American Autism Spectrum Network (Red Espectro Autista Latinoamerica) was constituted in 2015, comprising researchers and clinicians from the following six countries: Brazil Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. This first multisite study from the Red Espectro Autista Latinoamerica network aims to describe the challenges and priorities to identify barriers to care and to map stigma among families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder living in Latin America. A total of 2942 caregivers from these six countries completed an online survey showing that the main priorities were greater community awareness and improvements in the educational system for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. In addition to that, the main barriers to care were related to lack of structure, mainly waiting lists (50.2%), high treatment costs (35.2%), and lack of specialized services (26.1%). Stigma experienced by families was frequent: one third reported feeling discriminated against and helpless for having a child with autism spectrum disorder. Also, 48.8% of the caregivers declared financial problems, 47.4% of them had to cut down work hours, and 35.5% had to leave their jobs because of their child's autism spectrum disorder. This is a pioneer study providing a description of the needs and challenges faced by families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Latin America, helping to build data-driven strategies at the national and regional levels. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320940073 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=431 
in Autism > 24-8 (November 2020) . - p.2228-2242[article] Challenges, priorities, barriers to care, and stigma in families of people with autism: Similarities and differences among six Latin American countries [texte imprimé] / Cristiane Silvestre PAULA, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; Graccielle Rodrigues CUNHA, Auteur ; Matías IRARRÁZAVAL, Auteur ; Cecilia MONTIEL-NAVA, Auteur ; Ricardo GARCIA, Auteur ; Analia ROSOLI, Auteur ; Daniel VALDEZ, Auteur ; Daniela BORDINI, Auteur ; Andy SHIH, Auteur ; Gabriela GARRIDO, Auteur ; Alexia RATTAZZI, Auteur . - p.2228-2242.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 24-8 (November 2020) . - p.2228-2242
Mots-clés : *autism *economic costs *healthcare utilization *stigma *treatment barriers Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Approximately 6 million individuals with autism spectrum disorder live in Latin America. In order to strengthen autism spectrum disorder research collaborations and awareness in the region, the Latin American Autism Spectrum Network (Red Espectro Autista Latinoamerica) was constituted in 2015, comprising researchers and clinicians from the following six countries: Brazil Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. This first multisite study from the Red Espectro Autista Latinoamerica network aims to describe the challenges and priorities to identify barriers to care and to map stigma among families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder living in Latin America. A total of 2942 caregivers from these six countries completed an online survey showing that the main priorities were greater community awareness and improvements in the educational system for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. In addition to that, the main barriers to care were related to lack of structure, mainly waiting lists (50.2%), high treatment costs (35.2%), and lack of specialized services (26.1%). Stigma experienced by families was frequent: one third reported feeling discriminated against and helpless for having a child with autism spectrum disorder. Also, 48.8% of the caregivers declared financial problems, 47.4% of them had to cut down work hours, and 35.5% had to leave their jobs because of their child's autism spectrum disorder. This is a pioneer study providing a description of the needs and challenges faced by families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Latin America, helping to build data-driven strategies at the national and regional levels. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320940073 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=431 Organization of brain networks governed by long-range connections index autistic traits in the general population / P. BARTTFELD in Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 5-1 (December 2013)

Titre : Organization of brain networks governed by long-range connections index autistic traits in the general population Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : P. BARTTFELD, Auteur ; L. AMORUSO, Auteur ; J. AIS, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; L. BAVASSI, Auteur ; A. TOMIO, Auteur ; F. MANES, Auteur ; A. IBANEZ, Auteur ; M. SIGMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.16 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: The dimensional approach to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) considers ASD as the extreme of a dimension traversing through the entire population. We explored the potential utility of electroencephalography (EEG) functional connectivity as a biomarker. We hypothesized that individual differences in autistic traits of typical subjects would involve a long-range connectivity diminution within the delta band. METHODS: Resting-state EEG functional connectivity was measured for 74 neurotypical subjects. All participants also provided a questionnaire (Social Responsiveness Scale, SRS) that was completed by an informant who knows the participant in social settings. We conducted multivariate regression between the SRS score and functional connectivity in all EEG frequency bands. We explored modulations of network graph metrics characterizing the optimality of a network using the SRS score. RESULTS: Our results show a decay in functional connectivity mainly within the delta and theta bands (the lower part of the EEG spectrum) associated with an increasing number of autistic traits. When inspecting the impact of autistic traits on the global organization of the functional network, we found that the optimal properties of the network are inversely related to the number of autistic traits, suggesting that the autistic dimension, throughout the entire population, modulates the efficiency of functional brain networks. CONCLUSIONS: EEG functional connectivity at low frequencies and its associated network properties may be associated with some autistic traits in the general population. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1866-1955-5-16 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=345 
in Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 5-1 (December 2013) . - p.16[article] Organization of brain networks governed by long-range connections index autistic traits in the general population [texte imprimé] / P. BARTTFELD, Auteur ; L. AMORUSO, Auteur ; J. AIS, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; L. BAVASSI, Auteur ; A. TOMIO, Auteur ; F. MANES, Auteur ; A. IBANEZ, Auteur ; M. SIGMAN, Auteur . - p.16.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 5-1 (December 2013) . - p.16
Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: The dimensional approach to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) considers ASD as the extreme of a dimension traversing through the entire population. We explored the potential utility of electroencephalography (EEG) functional connectivity as a biomarker. We hypothesized that individual differences in autistic traits of typical subjects would involve a long-range connectivity diminution within the delta band. METHODS: Resting-state EEG functional connectivity was measured for 74 neurotypical subjects. All participants also provided a questionnaire (Social Responsiveness Scale, SRS) that was completed by an informant who knows the participant in social settings. We conducted multivariate regression between the SRS score and functional connectivity in all EEG frequency bands. We explored modulations of network graph metrics characterizing the optimality of a network using the SRS score. RESULTS: Our results show a decay in functional connectivity mainly within the delta and theta bands (the lower part of the EEG spectrum) associated with an increasing number of autistic traits. When inspecting the impact of autistic traits on the global organization of the functional network, we found that the optimal properties of the network are inversely related to the number of autistic traits, suggesting that the autistic dimension, throughout the entire population, modulates the efficiency of functional brain networks. CONCLUSIONS: EEG functional connectivity at low frequencies and its associated network properties may be associated with some autistic traits in the general population. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1866-1955-5-16 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=345 Service encounters across the lifespan in individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Results from a multisite study in Latin America / Cecilia MONTIEL-NAVA in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 79 (November 2020)

Titre : Service encounters across the lifespan in individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Results from a multisite study in Latin America Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Cecilia MONTIEL-NAVA, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; Gabriela GARRIDO, Auteur ; Daniel VALDEZ, Auteur ; Cristiane Silvestre PAULA, Auteur ; Ricardo GARCIA, Auteur ; Analia ROSOLI, Auteur ; Matías IRARRÁZAVAL, Auteur ; Alexia RATTAZZI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101670 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders Lifespan Services Caregiver Latin-America Latino Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continue to affect everyday life as children grow and transition into adulthood. That way, different services may be needed at various stages of their lifetimes. This study aimed to describe service encounters and hours of service per week for individuals with ASD in Latin American countries and compare the data from three age groups (preschoolers, school-aged, and adolescents). Methods The data were obtained from an online survey adapted by Red Espectro Autista Latinoamerica (REAL) in 6 different South & Central American countries. The total sample was composed of 2520 caregivers of children and adolescents with ASD. Results Service encounters for Speech, Occupational, and Behavioral Therapies decreased with patient age, while medication increased. Regardless of the age group, a large proportion of individuals (19–37 %) were not receiving treatment, and those receiving treatment got fewer hours than best practice recommendations. For adolescents, the gaps in treatment are even greater and less consistent. Discussion Failure to offer timely identification and intervention for ASD will result in more impairment of the individual and the family burden. Although there are several initiatives to develop more resources for this population in Latin-America, the provision of services for ASD is still undervalued. Many such individuals might not be receiving the services they need, while most children are mainly receiving therapies with low to moderate evidence at a frequency below the recommended standards. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101670 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=434 
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 79 (November 2020) . - 101670[article] Service encounters across the lifespan in individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Results from a multisite study in Latin America [texte imprimé] / Cecilia MONTIEL-NAVA, Auteur ; Sebastián CUKIER, Auteur ; Gabriela GARRIDO, Auteur ; Daniel VALDEZ, Auteur ; Cristiane Silvestre PAULA, Auteur ; Ricardo GARCIA, Auteur ; Analia ROSOLI, Auteur ; Matías IRARRÁZAVAL, Auteur ; Alexia RATTAZZI, Auteur . - 101670.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 79 (November 2020) . - 101670
Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders Lifespan Services Caregiver Latin-America Latino Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continue to affect everyday life as children grow and transition into adulthood. That way, different services may be needed at various stages of their lifetimes. This study aimed to describe service encounters and hours of service per week for individuals with ASD in Latin American countries and compare the data from three age groups (preschoolers, school-aged, and adolescents). Methods The data were obtained from an online survey adapted by Red Espectro Autista Latinoamerica (REAL) in 6 different South & Central American countries. The total sample was composed of 2520 caregivers of children and adolescents with ASD. Results Service encounters for Speech, Occupational, and Behavioral Therapies decreased with patient age, while medication increased. Regardless of the age group, a large proportion of individuals (19–37 %) were not receiving treatment, and those receiving treatment got fewer hours than best practice recommendations. For adolescents, the gaps in treatment are even greater and less consistent. Discussion Failure to offer timely identification and intervention for ASD will result in more impairment of the individual and the family burden. Although there are several initiatives to develop more resources for this population in Latin-America, the provision of services for ASD is still undervalued. Many such individuals might not be receiving the services they need, while most children are mainly receiving therapies with low to moderate evidence at a frequency below the recommended standards. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101670 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=434 Use of allied-health services and medication among adults with ASD in Latin America / A. TORRES in Autism Research, 14-10 (October 2021)

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