Delays in Autism Diagnosis for U.S. Spanish-speaking Families: The Contribution of Appointment Availability

Online Autism Diagnostic Evaluation: Its Rise, Promise, and Reasons for Caution

“…For example, Spanish-speaking families have fewer available appointments and fewer options compared with English-speaking families. 8 Rural communities also experience delays in accessing diagnostics due to concentration of specialists in urban areas and barriers to travel. 9 Delays for autism diagnosis can be a source of anxiety for families and impacts overall satisfaction with the diagnostic process.…”