Health

Short report on navigating access to care for Medicaid-enrolled autistic youth and young adults: Examining accrual of intellectual disability diagnoses in adolescence

Autistic individuals on Medicaid face challenges transitioning to adulthood, often losing coverage. Expanding Medicaid could improve outcomes.

Association Between Medicaid Waivers and Medicaid Disenrollment Among Autistic Adolescents During the Transition to Adulthood

Autistic youth face higher Medicaid disenrollment risk, but waivers can mitigate the problem.

Prevalence of high-risk conditions for severe COVID-19 among Medicaid-enrolled children with autism and mental health diagnoses in the United States

Children with autism and mental health conditions have higher odds of underlying health conditions that put them at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 compared…

Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in Inpatient Hospitalizations Among Autistic Adults

This study analyzed hospitalizations of autistic adults in the US by race and ethnicity. Differences in rates of hospitalization for mood disorders, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and…

Evidence from the Autism Transitions Research Project (2017–2022): Capstone review and services research recommendations

This review of a federal Autism Transition Research Project identified gaps in research on transition services for autistic youth and recommended priorities for future research,…

Intersectionality on the Horizon: Exploring Autism in Adulthood from a Unique Vantage Point

Autism's impact varies across demographics; intersectionality theory explores intersecting identities and experiences. Two-part special issue highlights intersections with race, ethnicity, culture, and LGBTQ+.

The Periodic Risk Evaluation: A new tool to link Medicaid-enrolled autistic adults to services and support

PRE: New tool for Medicaid identifies at-risk autistic adults, drives support changes.

A national profile of substance use disorder among Medicaid enrollees on the autism spectrum or with intellectual disability

Higher prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs) among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).

Meeting the Primary Care Needs of Autistic Individuals

Improving primary care for autistic adults and addressing health care barriers.

Co-occurring conditions and racial-ethnic disparities: Medicaid enrolled adults on the autism spectrum

Autistic adults have varying odds of developing co-occurring conditions, with racial disparities observed in certain health conditions.

The prevalence and incidence of early-onset dementia among adults with autism spectrum disorder

Higher prevalence of early-onset dementia found in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Producing Child-Centered Interventions: Social Network Factors Related to the Quality of Professional Development for Teachers of Autistic Students

Autistic students benefit from personalized goals aligned with evidence-based practices, but lack of teacher training and support hinders implementation. Social network resources impact the performance…