Research Platform  |   July 2017
Adverse Family Experiences Are Associated With Age of Diagnosis Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Kristin Berg, PhD; Beth Pfeiffer, PhD, OTR/L; Cheng-Shi Shiu, PhD; Kruti Acharya, MD; Michael Msall, MD; Elizabeth Pfeiffer, PhD, OTR/L
Author Affiliations
  • Temple University
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Basic Research
Research Platform   |   July 2017
Adverse Family Experiences Are Associated With Age of Diagnosis Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505074p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP304B
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505074p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP304B
Abstract

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may pose a significant barrier to timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children. By identifying ACEs early in a family’s history, occupational therapy practitioners have the opportunity to reduce family stress and support parents in meeting their children’s treatment needs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kristin Berg

Additional Authors and Speakers: Beth Pfeiffer

Contributing Authors: Cheng-Shi Shiu, Kruti Acharya, Michael Msall, Elizabeth Pfeiffer