Differences in needs and availability of healthcare, education and social protection between school-age children and youth with autistic spectrum disorder and their families in Serbia

Objectives Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families are often faced with barriers of service accessibility, stigmatization and lack of support. The study aimed to map available support services for youth with ASD and their families in Serbia, as well as to determine whether there are differences during childhood and adolescence/young adulthood.