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Publication Date: 2017-Jun
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Brief Report: Factors Influencing Healthcare Satisfaction in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Gerber, Alan H.; McCormick, Carolyn E. B.; Levine, Todd P.; Morrow, Eric M.; Anders, Thomas F.; Sheinkopf, Stephen J.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v47 n6 p1896-1903 Jun 2017
The current study investigated healthcare satisfaction and factors related to satisfaction in 92 adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants or their caregiver completed a survey about their experiences with primary care and specialty physicians. Respondents reported a high level of satisfaction with their healthcare. The only factor significantly associated with satisfaction was age, with participants under age 26 reporting significantly higher levels of satisfaction than participants above age 26. Participants under age 26 also were significantly more likely to live at home, have private health insurance, and have others making their healthcare decisions than participants above age 26. Results indicate that healthcare satisfaction can be high for adults with ASD that have good family and community support.
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Insurance, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Family Relationship, Adults, Caregiver Attitudes, Surveys, Correlation, Age Differences, Family Environment, Place of Residence, Decision Making, Attitude Measures
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