We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Types of Services and Costs of Programs for Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder Across Sectors: A Comparison of Two Canadian Provinces.
- Authors
Tsiplova, Kate; Ungar, Wendy J.; Flanagan, Helen E.; den Otter, Jeffrey; Waddell, Charlotte; Murray, Patricia; D'Entremont, Barbara; Léger, Natalie; Garon, Nancy; Bryson, Susan; Smith, Isabel M.
- Abstract
This study measured resource utilization and costs for pre-school autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-related services in community-based sectors from multiple payer perspectives in two Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia (NS) and New Brunswick (NB), during the 12 months prior to and following the start of early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI). The results indicate significant differences between NB and NS in utilization of services and costs to families, public sector and society. Differences can be attributed to variation in EIBI delivery models and may also be influenced by differences in diagnostic assessment practices. The study results provide resource utilization rates and costs which could be used in future economic evaluations and to inform policy making to improve outcomes for children with ASD.
- Subjects
CANADA; NEW Brunswick; NOVA Scotia; DIAGNOSIS of autism; TREATMENT of autism; AUTISM; BEHAVIOR therapy; COMPARATIVE studies; ECONOMIC aspects of diseases; MEDICAL care; MEDICAL care use; MEDICAL care costs; PUBLIC sector; CHILDREN
- Publication
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 2019, Vol 49, Issue 6, p2492
- ISSN
0162-3257
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10803-019-03993-3