Primary Care Providers' Perceived Barriers and Needs for Support in Caring for Children with Autism

Micah O. Mazurek; Christina Harkins; Michelle Menezes; James Chan; Robert A. Parker; Karen Kuhlthau; Kristin Sohl

doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.01.014

Primary Care Providers' Perceived Barriers and Needs for Support in Caring for Children with Autism

Micah O. Mazurek
, Christina Harkins
, Michelle Menezes
, James Chan
, Robert A. Parker
, Karen Kuhlthau
, Kristin Sohl

Psychiatry

University of Virginia
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard University
University of Missouri

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Abstract

A mixed methods approach was used to examine perspectives of 114 primary care providers regarding barriers and needs for support in caring for children with autism. The most common barriers related to lack of knowledge and resources for diagnosing and treating children with autism, and inadequate visit time and reimbursement.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	240-245.e1
Journal	Journal of Pediatrics
Volume	221
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.01.014
State	Published - Jun 2020

Keywords

autism
autism spectrum disorder
healthcare barriers
healthcare delivery
healthcare needs

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