| Social services support and expenditure for children with autism. | |
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PMID: 17175573 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article provides information about children with autism who are supported by English social services departments based on the Children in Need Survey 2001 (CIN2001). In 119 authorities, 6310 children were recorded as having a diagnosis of autism or related conditions, probably about one-quarter of all children with such diagnoses and about half of those actually supported. Demographically, this group appears similar to children with autism generally: there are more boys than girls, and learning, communication and behaviour difficulties are common. CIN2001 shows that mean social services support costs tend to be quite high, particularly compared with other disabled children. There are very considerable variations between social services departments in reported numbers and spending. It is unlikely that this variation can be attributed to the prevalence of autism, and more likely that it reflects the case recognition and service provision policies of local agencies. |
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Authors:
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Andrew Bebbington; Jennifer Beecham |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Autism : the international journal of research and practice Volume: 11 ISSN: 1362-3613 ISO Abbreviation: Autism Publication Date: 2007 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-12-18 Completed Date: 2007-05-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9713494 Medline TA: Autism Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 43-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Kent, UK. |
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Adolescent Age Distribution Autistic Disorder / economics, psychology, therapy* Child Child Health Services / economics*, utilization* Child, Preschool England Female Health Care Costs / statistics & numerical data Health Care Surveys / methods Humans Infant Male Sex Distribution Social Work, Psychiatric / economics*, methods Socioeconomic Factors |
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