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Faire une suggestion Affiner la rechercheCo-occurring conditions and racial-ethnic disparities: Medicaid enrolled adults on the autism spectrum / Whitney SCHOTT in Autism Research, 15-1 (January 2022)
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Titre : Co-occurring conditions and racial-ethnic disparities: Medicaid enrolled adults on the autism spectrum Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Whitney SCHOTT, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.70-85 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology Autistic Disorder Ethnicity Humans Medicaid Minority Groups United States/epidemiology adults autism co-occurring conditions racial disparities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Evidence suggests that autistic adults have higher odds of developing several co-occurring conditions, but less is known about disparities by race and ethnicity in this population. Using 2008-2012 Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX) data, we (i) identify the prevalence of co-occurring conditions among the population of autistic adult Medicaid beneficiaries compared to a matched sample of those without an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, (ii) conduct logistic regression to estimate odds ratios for these health conditions predicted by an autism diagnosis, and (iii) estimate odds of having these health conditions as predicted by racial/ethnic group among the autistic population only. Overall, autistic adults did not have higher prevalence of some major health conditions (cardiovascular conditions, stroke, cancer, cardiovascular disease), but they did have higher odds of others (nutrition conditions, epilepsy, disorders of the central nervous system). Analysis by racial/ethnic group, however, shows that Black, Hispanic, and Asian autistic beneficiaries had higher odds of diabetes, hospitalized cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension, among other conditions. Policymakers should be aware that racial disparities found in the general population persist in the autistic population and should work to implement systems and programs to improve screening and preventive care for minority autistic populations. LAY SUMMARY: Autistic adults may have several co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, which could differ by racial/ethnic group. We find that, compared to the general Medicaid population, autistic adult Medicaid beneficiaries have elevated odds of some health conditions, like epilepsy and nutrition conditions, as well as some psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and attention disorders. We also find that many of the same health disparities by racial/ethnic group in the general population persist among the autistic adult Medicaid population. For example, Black, Hispanic, and Asian Medicaid autistic beneficiaries have higher odds of diabetes, and Black and Hispanic autistic beneficiaries have higher odds of obesity and nutrition conditions than white autistic beneficiaries. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2644 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450
in Autism Research > 15-1 (January 2022) . - p.70-85[article] Co-occurring conditions and racial-ethnic disparities: Medicaid enrolled adults on the autism spectrum [texte imprimé] / Whitney SCHOTT, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur . - p.70-85.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism Research > 15-1 (January 2022) . - p.70-85
Mots-clés : Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology Autistic Disorder Ethnicity Humans Medicaid Minority Groups United States/epidemiology adults autism co-occurring conditions racial disparities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Evidence suggests that autistic adults have higher odds of developing several co-occurring conditions, but less is known about disparities by race and ethnicity in this population. Using 2008-2012 Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX) data, we (i) identify the prevalence of co-occurring conditions among the population of autistic adult Medicaid beneficiaries compared to a matched sample of those without an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, (ii) conduct logistic regression to estimate odds ratios for these health conditions predicted by an autism diagnosis, and (iii) estimate odds of having these health conditions as predicted by racial/ethnic group among the autistic population only. Overall, autistic adults did not have higher prevalence of some major health conditions (cardiovascular conditions, stroke, cancer, cardiovascular disease), but they did have higher odds of others (nutrition conditions, epilepsy, disorders of the central nervous system). Analysis by racial/ethnic group, however, shows that Black, Hispanic, and Asian autistic beneficiaries had higher odds of diabetes, hospitalized cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension, among other conditions. Policymakers should be aware that racial disparities found in the general population persist in the autistic population and should work to implement systems and programs to improve screening and preventive care for minority autistic populations. LAY SUMMARY: Autistic adults may have several co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, which could differ by racial/ethnic group. We find that, compared to the general Medicaid population, autistic adult Medicaid beneficiaries have elevated odds of some health conditions, like epilepsy and nutrition conditions, as well as some psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and attention disorders. We also find that many of the same health disparities by racial/ethnic group in the general population persist among the autistic adult Medicaid population. For example, Black, Hispanic, and Asian Medicaid autistic beneficiaries have higher odds of diabetes, and Black and Hispanic autistic beneficiaries have higher odds of obesity and nutrition conditions than white autistic beneficiaries. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2644 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450 Comparing the prevalence of substance use disorders between persons with and without autism spectrum disorders / Steven C. MARCUS ; Sha TAO ; Malitta ENGSTROM ; Anne M. ROUX ; Lindsay L. SHEA in Autism, 29-7 (July 2025)
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Titre : Comparing the prevalence of substance use disorders between persons with and without autism spectrum disorders Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Steven C. MARCUS, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; Malitta ENGSTROM, Auteur ; Anne M. ROUX, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1674-1687 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism social determinants of health substance use disorders Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent research has suggested that people with autism spectrum disorder may be disproportionately at risk of substance use disorders. This study analyzed national-level Medicaid Claims data to compare substance use disorder prevalence among Medicaid enrollees with autism spectrum disorder (N = 388,426) and a random sample of enrollees without autism spectrum disorder (n = 745,699) and to examine whether this association differs across sex and age groups and changes after adjusting for co-occurring mental health conditions. We also examined how the association between autism spectrum disorder and substance use disorder is moderated by co-occurring non-autism spectrum disorder mental health conditions and by community-level social determinants of health by merging Medicaid Claims data with zip code-level US Census data on socioeconomic deprivation. By 2016, 7% of Medicaid beneficiaries with autism spectrum disorder and no intellectual disability had at least one substance use disorder diagnosis, up from 1.75% USD prevalence among enrollees with autism spectrum disorder (no intellectual disability) in 2012 Medicaid data. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder aged 30-64 years were at an elevated risk of cannabis and hallucinogen disorders; this risk is likely compounded by co-occurring mental health conditions, which affect a half of all individuals with autism spectrum disorder and only 23% of individuals without autism spectrum disorder. Research and policy implications are discussed in turn.Lay abstract Recent research has suggested that people with autism spectrum disorder may be disproportionately at risk of substance use disorders. The present study analyzed national-level Medicaid Claims data to compare substance use disorder prevalence among Medicaid beneficiaries with autism spectrum disorder and without autism spectrum disorder and to examine whether this association differs across sex and age groups and depends on mental health conditions besides autism. We also examined how the association between autism spectrum disorder and substance use disorder is moderated by co-occurring non-autism spectrum disorder mental health conditions and by community-level social determinants of health. For the latter purpose, Medicaid Claims data were merged with zip code-level US Census data on socioeconomic deprivation. Our analyses demonstrated that, by 2016, 7% of Medicaid enrollees with autism spectrum disorder and no intellectual disability had at least one substance use disorder diagnosis, up from 1.75% USD prevalence among enrollees with autism spectrum disorder (no intellectual disability) in 2012 Medicaid data. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder aged 30-64 years are at an elevated risk of cannabis and hallucinogen use disorders, while this risk is likely compounded by co-occurring mental health conditions, which affect a half of all individuals with autism spectrum disorder and only 23% of individuals without autism spectrum disorder. Research and policy implications are discussed in turn. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251325282 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=558
in Autism > 29-7 (July 2025) . - p.1674-1687[article] Comparing the prevalence of substance use disorders between persons with and without autism spectrum disorders [texte imprimé] / Steven C. MARCUS, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; Malitta ENGSTROM, Auteur ; Anne M. ROUX, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur . - p.1674-1687.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 29-7 (July 2025) . - p.1674-1687
Mots-clés : autism social determinants of health substance use disorders Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent research has suggested that people with autism spectrum disorder may be disproportionately at risk of substance use disorders. This study analyzed national-level Medicaid Claims data to compare substance use disorder prevalence among Medicaid enrollees with autism spectrum disorder (N = 388,426) and a random sample of enrollees without autism spectrum disorder (n = 745,699) and to examine whether this association differs across sex and age groups and changes after adjusting for co-occurring mental health conditions. We also examined how the association between autism spectrum disorder and substance use disorder is moderated by co-occurring non-autism spectrum disorder mental health conditions and by community-level social determinants of health by merging Medicaid Claims data with zip code-level US Census data on socioeconomic deprivation. By 2016, 7% of Medicaid beneficiaries with autism spectrum disorder and no intellectual disability had at least one substance use disorder diagnosis, up from 1.75% USD prevalence among enrollees with autism spectrum disorder (no intellectual disability) in 2012 Medicaid data. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder aged 30-64 years were at an elevated risk of cannabis and hallucinogen disorders; this risk is likely compounded by co-occurring mental health conditions, which affect a half of all individuals with autism spectrum disorder and only 23% of individuals without autism spectrum disorder. Research and policy implications are discussed in turn.Lay abstract Recent research has suggested that people with autism spectrum disorder may be disproportionately at risk of substance use disorders. The present study analyzed national-level Medicaid Claims data to compare substance use disorder prevalence among Medicaid beneficiaries with autism spectrum disorder and without autism spectrum disorder and to examine whether this association differs across sex and age groups and depends on mental health conditions besides autism. We also examined how the association between autism spectrum disorder and substance use disorder is moderated by co-occurring non-autism spectrum disorder mental health conditions and by community-level social determinants of health. For the latter purpose, Medicaid Claims data were merged with zip code-level US Census data on socioeconomic deprivation. Our analyses demonstrated that, by 2016, 7% of Medicaid enrollees with autism spectrum disorder and no intellectual disability had at least one substance use disorder diagnosis, up from 1.75% USD prevalence among enrollees with autism spectrum disorder (no intellectual disability) in 2012 Medicaid data. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder aged 30-64 years are at an elevated risk of cannabis and hallucinogen use disorders, while this risk is likely compounded by co-occurring mental health conditions, which affect a half of all individuals with autism spectrum disorder and only 23% of individuals without autism spectrum disorder. Research and policy implications are discussed in turn. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251325282 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=558 COVID-19 risk: Adult Medicaid beneficiaries with autism, intellectual disability, and mental health conditions / Whitney SCHOTT in Autism, 26-4 (May 2022)
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Titre : COVID-19 risk: Adult Medicaid beneficiaries with autism, intellectual disability, and mental health conditions Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Whitney SCHOTT, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.975-987 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology Autistic Disorder/epidemiology COVID-19/epidemiology Humans Intellectual Disability/epidemiology Medicaid Mental Health United States/epidemiology COVID-19 risk autism comorbidities intellectual disability Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic adults, adults with intellectual disability, and adults with other mental health conditions may have higher risk of contracting COVID-19 or experiencing more severe illness from COVID-19 if infected. We used data from Medicaid to look at whether autistic adults and other adults with intellectual disability and other mental health conditions were more likely to have risk factors for COVID-19, such as living in a residential facility, receiving services regularly in the home from outside caregivers, having had a long hospitalization, having had avoidable hospitalizations, and having high-risk health conditions. We found that autistic adults had higher odds of living in a residential facility, receiving in-home services from outside caregivers, having had an avoidable hospitalization, and having a high-risk health condition, compared to neurotypical adults without mental health conditions. Adults with intellectual disability had similar odds of having these conditions. Adults with other mental health conditions were also more likely to live in a residential facility, receive services from outside caregivers, and have had avoidable hospitalizations compared to the neurotypical population without mental health conditions. They had three times higher odds of having a high-risk health condition. High risk of COVID-19 among autistic adults and adults with intellectual disability and mental health conditions should be recognized by clinicians, and these groups should be prioritized for vaccine outreach. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211039662 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473
in Autism > 26-4 (May 2022) . - p.975-987[article] COVID-19 risk: Adult Medicaid beneficiaries with autism, intellectual disability, and mental health conditions [texte imprimé] / Whitney SCHOTT, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur . - p.975-987.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 26-4 (May 2022) . - p.975-987
Mots-clés : Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology Autistic Disorder/epidemiology COVID-19/epidemiology Humans Intellectual Disability/epidemiology Medicaid Mental Health United States/epidemiology COVID-19 risk autism comorbidities intellectual disability Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic adults, adults with intellectual disability, and adults with other mental health conditions may have higher risk of contracting COVID-19 or experiencing more severe illness from COVID-19 if infected. We used data from Medicaid to look at whether autistic adults and other adults with intellectual disability and other mental health conditions were more likely to have risk factors for COVID-19, such as living in a residential facility, receiving services regularly in the home from outside caregivers, having had a long hospitalization, having had avoidable hospitalizations, and having high-risk health conditions. We found that autistic adults had higher odds of living in a residential facility, receiving in-home services from outside caregivers, having had an avoidable hospitalization, and having a high-risk health condition, compared to neurotypical adults without mental health conditions. Adults with intellectual disability had similar odds of having these conditions. Adults with other mental health conditions were also more likely to live in a residential facility, receive services from outside caregivers, and have had avoidable hospitalizations compared to the neurotypical population without mental health conditions. They had three times higher odds of having a high-risk health condition. High risk of COVID-19 among autistic adults and adults with intellectual disability and mental health conditions should be recognized by clinicians, and these groups should be prioritized for vaccine outreach. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211039662 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473 "Everyone should at least get a Kia": Policymaker perspectives on equity of Medicaid among transition age autistic youth / Kaitlin H. KOFFER MILLER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 118 (October 2024)
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Titre : "Everyone should at least get a Kia": Policymaker perspectives on equity of Medicaid among transition age autistic youth Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Kaitlin H. KOFFER MILLER, Auteur ; Dylan S. COOPER, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; David S. MANDELL, Auteur ; Robert I. FIELD, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102482 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Mixed-methods Disability Health care financing Health policy Medicaid Autism Transition Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background This study examined the challenges faced by transition age autistic youth in accessing Medicaid services, considering the historical focus on children in autism research and services. The study aimed to explore Medicaid enrollment and support for this population. Method The study involved Medicaid and Protection & Advocacy (P&A) representatives from states with varying performance levels in eligibility, access, and service use. Discussions with experts focused on waivers, Early, Periodic, Screening, Detection, and Treatment (EPSDT), and barriers to service access. Results The findings highlighted the need to improve service access for transition age autistic youth. States identified the importance of maximizing EPDST utilization before aging out of childhood systems and pursuing waiver enrollment. These insights emphasized the significance of addressing service gaps during the transition to adulthood. Conclusions The study's implications for practice are substantial. Policymakers and service providers must acknowledge the limitedservice access for autistic individuals as they transition from child systems. The study emphasized the value of strategies like maximizing EPDST utilization and pursuing waivers to ensure ongoing support for autistic youth during their transition to adulthood. By addressing these challenges, practitioners can better meet the needs of transition age autistic individuals and facilitate their access to essential services. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102482 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 118 (October 2024) . - 102482[article] "Everyone should at least get a Kia": Policymaker perspectives on equity of Medicaid among transition age autistic youth [texte imprimé] / Kaitlin H. KOFFER MILLER, Auteur ; Dylan S. COOPER, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; David S. MANDELL, Auteur ; Robert I. FIELD, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur . - 102482.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 118 (October 2024) . - 102482
Mots-clés : Mixed-methods Disability Health care financing Health policy Medicaid Autism Transition Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background This study examined the challenges faced by transition age autistic youth in accessing Medicaid services, considering the historical focus on children in autism research and services. The study aimed to explore Medicaid enrollment and support for this population. Method The study involved Medicaid and Protection & Advocacy (P&A) representatives from states with varying performance levels in eligibility, access, and service use. Discussions with experts focused on waivers, Early, Periodic, Screening, Detection, and Treatment (EPSDT), and barriers to service access. Results The findings highlighted the need to improve service access for transition age autistic youth. States identified the importance of maximizing EPDST utilization before aging out of childhood systems and pursuing waiver enrollment. These insights emphasized the significance of addressing service gaps during the transition to adulthood. Conclusions The study's implications for practice are substantial. Policymakers and service providers must acknowledge the limitedservice access for autistic individuals as they transition from child systems. The study emphasized the value of strategies like maximizing EPDST utilization and pursuing waivers to ensure ongoing support for autistic youth during their transition to adulthood. By addressing these challenges, practitioners can better meet the needs of transition age autistic individuals and facilitate their access to essential services. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102482 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540 Prevalence of high-risk conditions for severe COVID-19 among Medicaid-enrolled children with autism and mental health diagnoses in the United States / Whitney SCHOTT in Autism, 27-7 (October 2023)
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Titre : Prevalence of high-risk conditions for severe COVID-19 among Medicaid-enrolled children with autism and mental health diagnoses in the United States Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Whitney SCHOTT, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2145-2157 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders COVID-19 medical comorbidity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children are at risk of short- and long-term morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. We examine whether autistic children and children with mental health conditions have higher odds of underlying health conditions at high risk of severe disease from COVID-19. We use claims data from a national sample of Medicaid-enrolled children for the years 2008-2016. We examine (1) children with claims for autism and (2) a random sample of children covered by Medicaid, without autism claims but with mental health condition. The comparison group is a random sample of children without autism or any mental health condition. There were 888,487 autistic children, 423,397 with mental health conditions (but not autism or intellectual disability), and 932,625 children without autism or mental health condition. We found 29.5% of autistic children and 25.2% of children with mental health conditions had an underlying condition with high risk for severe illness from COVID, compared to 14.1% of children without these diagnoses. Autistic children had higher odds of having any underlying condition (odds ratio=2.17; 99% confidence interval=2.14-2.20), as did children with mental health conditions (odds ratio=1.71; 99% confidence interval=1.68-1.73), adjusting for basic demographic characteristics. Children with diagnoses of autism and mental health conditions may be at higher risk for severe COVID due to high-risk condition prevalence.Lay abstractChildren are at risk of varying severity of illness and even death from COVID-19. We aim to determine whether autistic children or children with mental health conditions have more underlying health conditions that put people at risk of severe illness from COVID-19. We use data from a national sample of Medicaid-enrolled children for the years 2008-2016. These data include children across the 50 states and the District of Columbia. We compare the prevalence of underlying conditions among autistic children and children with mental health condition to that of other children in Medicaid. This study included 888,487 autistic children, 423,397 with any mental health condition (but not autism), and 932,625 children without any of these diagnoses. We found 29.5% of autistic children and 25.2% of children with mental health conditions had an underlying condition with high risk for severe illness from COVID, compared to 14.1% of children without these diagnoses. Autistic children had over twice the odds of having any underlying conditions, when accounting for age, race, sex, and other characteristics. Children with mental health conditions had 70% higher odds of having these underlying conditions. Mitigation measures in schools and other areas could minimize risk of short- and long-term impacts from COVID for autistic and all children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231155265 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=510
in Autism > 27-7 (October 2023) . - p.2145-2157[article] Prevalence of high-risk conditions for severe COVID-19 among Medicaid-enrolled children with autism and mental health diagnoses in the United States [texte imprimé] / Whitney SCHOTT, Auteur ; Sha TAO, Auteur ; Lindsay L. SHEA, Auteur . - p.2145-2157.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 27-7 (October 2023) . - p.2145-2157
Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders COVID-19 medical comorbidity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children are at risk of short- and long-term morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. We examine whether autistic children and children with mental health conditions have higher odds of underlying health conditions at high risk of severe disease from COVID-19. We use claims data from a national sample of Medicaid-enrolled children for the years 2008-2016. We examine (1) children with claims for autism and (2) a random sample of children covered by Medicaid, without autism claims but with mental health condition. The comparison group is a random sample of children without autism or any mental health condition. There were 888,487 autistic children, 423,397 with mental health conditions (but not autism or intellectual disability), and 932,625 children without autism or mental health condition. We found 29.5% of autistic children and 25.2% of children with mental health conditions had an underlying condition with high risk for severe illness from COVID, compared to 14.1% of children without these diagnoses. Autistic children had higher odds of having any underlying condition (odds ratio=2.17; 99% confidence interval=2.14-2.20), as did children with mental health conditions (odds ratio=1.71; 99% confidence interval=1.68-1.73), adjusting for basic demographic characteristics. Children with diagnoses of autism and mental health conditions may be at higher risk for severe COVID due to high-risk condition prevalence.Lay abstractChildren are at risk of varying severity of illness and even death from COVID-19. We aim to determine whether autistic children or children with mental health conditions have more underlying health conditions that put people at risk of severe illness from COVID-19. We use data from a national sample of Medicaid-enrolled children for the years 2008-2016. These data include children across the 50 states and the District of Columbia. We compare the prevalence of underlying conditions among autistic children and children with mental health condition to that of other children in Medicaid. This study included 888,487 autistic children, 423,397 with any mental health condition (but not autism), and 932,625 children without any of these diagnoses. We found 29.5% of autistic children and 25.2% of children with mental health conditions had an underlying condition with high risk for severe illness from COVID, compared to 14.1% of children without these diagnoses. Autistic children had over twice the odds of having any underlying conditions, when accounting for age, race, sex, and other characteristics. Children with mental health conditions had 70% higher odds of having these underlying conditions. Mitigation measures in schools and other areas could minimize risk of short- and long-term impacts from COVID for autistic and all children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231155265 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=510 Psychotropic Medication Use in Children and Youth with Autism Enrolled in Medicaid / Jessica E. RAST ; Sha TAO ; Whitney SCHOTT ; Lindsay L. SHEA ; Edward S. BRODKIN ; Connor M. KERNS ; Charles E. LEONARD ; Michael J. MURRAY ; Brian K. LEE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-1 (January 2025)
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PermalinkShort report on navigating access to care for Medicaid-enrolled autistic youth and young adults: Examining accrual of intellectual disability diagnoses in adolescence / Meghan E. CAREY in Autism, 28-3 (March 2024)
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PermalinkThe prevalence and incidence of early-onset dementia among adults with autism spectrum disorder / Giacomo VIVANTI in Autism Research, 14-10 (October 2021)
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