Racial and Ethnic Differences in Occupational Therapy Service Access in the Initial Five Years Following Autism Diagnosis | Synapse
March 15, 2026
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Occupational Therapy Service Access in the Initial Five Years Following Autism Diagnosis
Key Points
Investigate access to occupational therapy services among different racial and ethnic groups following autism diagnosis.
Analyzed the intensity of occupational therapy access
Focused on children diagnosed with autism
Assessed disparities in service utilization among racial and ethnic minorities
Children of minority races received lower intensity of OT services
Identified potential barriers to therapy access post-diagnosis
Abstract
Children of minority race/ethnicity may receive lower OT intensity, suggesting potential barriers in continued access to therapy following ASD diagnosis.