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View article: Postpartum Readmission in People With Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Postpartum Readmission in People With Intellectual and Developmental Disability Open
High rates of postpartum readmission in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities point to the need for a better understanding of the drivers of such high rates in these populations. These drivers could include population dif…
View article: Mental health hospitalization and readmission in autistic adults in a national U.S. sample
Mental health hospitalization and readmission in autistic adults in a national U.S. sample Open
View article: Changes in Child Health Care, Health, and Caregiver Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Autism and Special Health Care Needs
Changes in Child Health Care, Health, and Caregiver Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Autism and Special Health Care Needs Open
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent mitigation efforts impacted communities in many ways and placed immense strain on the health care system, impacting access to services. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in preval…
View article: Antiseizure medication use during pregnancy and children’s neurodevelopmental outcomes
Antiseizure medication use during pregnancy and children’s neurodevelopmental outcomes Open
The teratogenic potential of valproate in pregnancy is well established; however, evidence regarding the long-term safety of other antiseizure medications (ASMs) during pregnancy remains limited. Using routinely collected primary care data…
View article: Perinatal and Postpartum Health Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Perinatal and Postpartum Health Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Open
Importance Small, geographically limited studies report that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have increased risk for serious pregnancy-related and birth-related challenges, including preeclampsia, preterm birt…
View article: Completion of Upper Secondary Mainstream School in Autistic Students in Sweden
Completion of Upper Secondary Mainstream School in Autistic Students in Sweden Open
Higher education is an increasingly necessary achievement to attain employment. However, even in cases where a student has the academic skills to succeed, educational environments may not support students across all other domains necessary…
View article: First-trimester use of antiseizure medications and the risk of miscarriage: a population-based cohort study
First-trimester use of antiseizure medications and the risk of miscarriage: a population-based cohort study Open
Background Antiseizure medications (ASMs) during the first trimester of pregnancy have been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage. Methods We carried out a population-based cohort study using routinely collected healthcare data …
View article: 570 Birth Morbidity and Readmissions in Autistic People and People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
570 Birth Morbidity and Readmissions in Autistic People and People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Open
View article: Psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy: population co-occurrence, genetic correlations and causal effects
Psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy: population co-occurrence, genetic correlations and causal effects Open
Background Psychiatric comorbidities are common in patients with epilepsy. Reasons for the co-occurrence of psychiatric conditions and epilepsy remain poorly understood. Aim We aimed to triangulate the relationship between epilepsy and psy…
View article: Psychotropic Medication Use in Children and Youth with Autism Enrolled in Medicaid
Psychotropic Medication Use in Children and Youth with Autism Enrolled in Medicaid Open
Children with autism frequently present with complex mental health diagnoses and psychotropic medications are often a component of comprehensive biopsychosocial treatment plans for these conditions. The purpose of this study is to provide …
View article: Unrealized Cross‐System Opportunities to Improve Employment and Employment‐Related Services Among Autistic Individuals
Unrealized Cross‐System Opportunities to Improve Employment and Employment‐Related Services Among Autistic Individuals Open
Policy Points Employment is a key social determinant of health and well‐being for the estimated 5.4 million autistic adults in the United States—just as it is for citizens without disabilities. Evaluation and monitoring of publicly funded …
View article: Trends and patterns of antiseizure medication prescribing during pregnancy between 1995 and 2018 in the United Kingdom: A cohort study
Trends and patterns of antiseizure medication prescribing during pregnancy between 1995 and 2018 in the United Kingdom: A cohort study Open
Objective To examine antiseizure medication (ASM) prescription during pregnancy. Design Population‐based drug utilisation study. Setting UK primary and secondary care data, 1995–2018, from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink GOLD versi…
View article: Bias amplification of unobserved confounding in pharmacoepidemiological studies using indication‐based sampling
Bias amplification of unobserved confounding in pharmacoepidemiological studies using indication‐based sampling Open
Purpose Estimating causal effects in observational pharmacoepidemiology is a challenging task, as it is often plagued by confounding by indication. Restricting the sample to those with an indication for drug use is a commonly performed pro…
View article: National Autism Indicators Report: Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic: July 2023
National Autism Indicators Report: Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic: July 2023 Open
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how autistic people accessed services and engaged in their communities, ultimately impacting their quality of life. Access to appropriate services and accommodations help autistic individuals in maintaining em…
View article: Maternal Health and Antiseizure Medication Use During Pregnancy
Maternal Health and Antiseizure Medication Use During Pregnancy Open
Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are the main course of treatment for epilepsy and a common treatment for bipolar disorder and neuropathic pain. ASMs are also known teratogens that have been connected to major congenital malformations when u…
View article: The Intersection of National Autism Indicators Report: Autism, Health, Poverty and Racial Inequity
The Intersection of National Autism Indicators Report: Autism, Health, Poverty and Racial Inequity Open
This report examines the following two questions: 1) do income-based differences in health and health care outcomes look the same for children with and without autism? and 2) do income-based differences in health and health care outcomes l…
View article: Family Perceptions of Health Care Access for Autistic Young Adults Receiving Disability Services
Family Perceptions of Health Care Access for Autistic Young Adults Receiving Disability Services Open
BACKGROUND Autistic young adults (YAs) often live with family and present with complex health needs. Adults with developmental disabilities (DDs) who live with family are the least likely to receive preventive health care compared with res…
View article: Bias amplification of unobserved confounding in pharmacoepidemiological studies using indication-based sampling: there is no free lunch in restricting the sample to those with a particular drug-indication
Bias amplification of unobserved confounding in pharmacoepidemiological studies using indication-based sampling: there is no free lunch in restricting the sample to those with a particular drug-indication Open
Estimating causal effects in observational pharmacoepidemiology is a challenging task, as it is often plagued by confounding by indication. Restricting the sample to those with an indication for drug use is a commonly performed procedure; …
View article: National Autism Indicators Report: Mental Health
National Autism Indicators Report: Mental Health Open
The purpose of this report is to catalogue indicators of mental health and mental health care to highlight areas of needed improvement in practice and policy. Mental health care is an urgent priority and this report documents barriers that…
View article: National Autism Indicators Report: Family Perspectives on Services and Support
National Autism Indicators Report: Family Perspectives on Services and Support Open
The families of youth and adults on the autism spectrum provide vital supports across the lifespan. This report explores what family members report about autistic adults: the settings they live in, their access to services, opportunities t…
View article: National Autism Indicators Report: Health and Health Care
National Autism Indicators Report: Health and Health Care Open
Health and health care are critical issues for many children and adults on the autism spectrum. They may experience more frequent use of services and medications. They may need more types of routine and specialty healthcare. And their over…
View article: National Autism Indicators Report: Children on the autism spectrum and family financial hardship
National Autism Indicators Report: Children on the autism spectrum and family financial hardship Open
Families of children with ASD face significant financial challenges due to their child's complex service needs and frequent out-of-pocket expenditures for community services and health care. This report describes financial hardship among f…
View article: Medication Use in Youth With Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Medication Use in Youth With Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Open
View article: Correction to: Health Care Transition Planning Among Youth with ASD and Other Mental, Behavioral, and Developmental Disorders
Correction to: Health Care Transition Planning Among Youth with ASD and Other Mental, Behavioral, and Developmental Disorders Open
View article: Services for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systems Perspective
Services for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systems Perspective Open
View article: Health Care Transition Planning Among Youth with ASD and Other Mental, Behavioral, and Developmental Disorders
Health Care Transition Planning Among Youth with ASD and Other Mental, Behavioral, and Developmental Disorders Open
View article: Correction to: State-Level Variation in Vocational Rehabilitation Service Use and Related Outcomes Among Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum
Correction to: State-Level Variation in Vocational Rehabilitation Service Use and Related Outcomes Among Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum Open
View article: High School Students on The Autism Spectrum
High School Students on The Autism Spectrum Open
Characteristics of teens on the autism spectrum have been changing over the past decade, driving the need for updated statistics to provide a current picture of the population. This report presents updated statistics on indicators of demog…
View article: Use of Vocational Rehabilitation Supports for Postsecondary Education Among Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum
Use of Vocational Rehabilitation Supports for Postsecondary Education Among Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum Open
View article: Identifying Patterns of State Vocational Rehabilitation Performance in Serving Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum
Identifying Patterns of State Vocational Rehabilitation Performance in Serving Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum Open
Background:: Achieving employment is an important milestone on the road to adulthood. Having a job is related to financial independence, health, and well-being but can also provide a sense of belonging and opportunities for inclusio…