Autism SDAR: Using National Survey of Children's Data for Secondary Analysis Research

2027

The "Experiences of health care transition services within a medical home for youth with autism and other developmental disabilities" is funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) by the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act through the Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research program (Autism SDAR). The purpose of this research project is to conduct secondary analysis research of 2023 National Survey of Children's Health to contribute to the knowledge base of experiences of youth with autism and other developmental disabilities in health care settings. Aim 1 will examine the relationship between youth with autism, ages 12 to 17, individual, family, social, and system characteristics and factors, and the receipt of HCT services with or without a medical home. Aim 2 will investigate if having autism and/or other developmental disabilities as a youth is a risk factor for engaging in health risk and protective behaviors. Both aims will utilize correlations, logistic regressions, and odds ratios to determine covariates and associations. Findings will be analyzed, interpreted, and disseminated using multiple modalities to communicate results with diverse and varied audiences.

Performing Research or Evaluation

Health-Related Activities

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Specific Groups

National

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