Annual Trends in Unmet Health Care Needs Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Key Points

• The research aims to assess the prevalence of unmet health care needs in children with autism spectrum disorder over several years.
• Survey design to gather data on health care needs.
• Target population includes children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
• Analysis of data trends from 2016 to 2023.
• Significant prevalence of unmet medical needs identified over the years.
• Varied needs were observed across different health domains (dental, vision, mental health).
• Trends indicate that unmet needs remain a persistent issue for autistic children.

Abstract