Annual Trends in Unmet Health Care Needs Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder | Synapse
March 18, 2026
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
This survey study identifies the prevalence of unmet medical, dental, vision, hearing, mental, and general health care needs of autistic children from 2016 to 2023.