| Title |
Cost-Effectiveness of Universal or High-Risk Screening Compared to Surveillance Monitoring in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, April 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-018-3571-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Tracy Yuen, Melissa T. Carter, Peter Szatmari, Wendy J. Ungar |
| Abstract |
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal screening for autism spectrum disorder at 18 and 24 months. This study compared the cost-effectiveness of universal or high-risk screening to surveillance monitoring. Simulation models estimated the costs and outcomes from birth to age 6 years. The incremental cost per child diagnosed by 36 months was $41,651.6 for high-risk screening and $757,116.9 for universal screening from the societal perspective. Universal screening may not be a cost-effective approach to increase earlier treatment initiation, as most children initiated treatment after age 60 months. Eliminating wait times resulted in more children initiated treatment by 48 months, but at a high initial cost that may be offset by future cost-savings related to better outcomes. |
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| Spain | 1 | 11% |
| Mexico | 1 | 11% |
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| Student > Doctoral Student | 3 | 4% |
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