Karen Pazol, Lin H Tian, Carolyn DiGuiseppi, Maureen S Durkin, M Daniele Fallin, Eric J Moody, Cy Nadler, Patrick S Powell, Nuri Reyes, Britney Robinson, A Blythe Ryerson, JoAnn M Thierry, Sarah C Tinker, Lisa D Wiggins, Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp
OBJECTIVE: Understanding how the COVID-19 pandemic affected children with disabilities is essential for future public health emergencies. We compared children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with those with another developmental disability (DD) and from the general population (POP) regarding (1) missed or delayed appointments for regular health/dental services, immunizations, and specialty services; (2) reasons for difficulty accessing care; and (3) use of remote learning and school supports...
January 1, 2024: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics: JDBP