Time is of the essence when it comes to supporting children who have autism spectrum disorder. Providing quicker access to intervention means more effective care and ultimately better outcomes for kids and families affected by autism.
But many families can face staggering wait times — anywhere from nine months to three years — to access both an autism diagnosis and early intervention care. This is driven by multiple barriers, but the biggest is that there aren’t enough providers to meet the demand, says Jessica Simacek, PhD, a researcher at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB).
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