A5103106025- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Community Health and Development
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
University of California, Davis
2019-2023
UC Davis Health System
2023
Cornell University
2016
University of California, San Diego
2008
Males are more likely to be diagnosed with autism than females, and at earlier ages, yet few studies examine sex differences in screening. This study explored psychometric properties, recommended cutoff scores, overall scores of the Modified Checklist for Autism Toddlers, Revised, Follow-Up. Participants were 28,088 toddlers enrolled four early detection studies. Children ( N = 731) high likelihood attended evaluations after screening and/or primary care clinician concern. Females less...
Abstract Reducing the age of first autism diagnosis facilitates access to critical early intervention services. A current “waitlist crisis” for diagnostic evaluation thus demands that we consider novel use available clinical resources. Previous work has found expert clinicians can identify in young children with high specificity after only a brief observation; rapid identification by non‐experts remains untested. In study, 252 ages 12–53 months presented comprehensive evaluation. We junior...
Many families seeking early evaluations for autism spectrum disorder face long waitlists, must often travel to centers with appropriate expertise, and are frequently told by providers "wait see." This results in significant stress delayed supports infants their caregivers who could benefit. study evaluated whether telehealth be used identify evaluate characteristics the first year of life. In this study, we 41 via using a standard set probes scored behavior related social communication,...
Diagnosticians report that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is immediately apparent in some, but not all, children ultimately diagnosed. Clinicians' initial diagnostic impressions have implications for ASD early detection, yet the literature raises questions about their accuracy. This study explores of specialists made within first 5 minutes meeting a young child and investigates factors associated with match between final diagnoses. Participants were (n = 294, aged 12-53 months) referred an...
Abstract A growing literature supports the feasibility and validity of telehealth-based assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Better understanding families’ experiences is crucial sustained use beyond COVID-19 pandemic. This study qualitatively examines caregiver with Telehealth Evaluation Development Infants (TEDI) protocol to better understand benefits challenges evaluations. Caregivers ( N = 32) completed an online survey following a evaluation their 6–12 month-old infants....
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Caregivers often identify signs of autism in infancy but face multiple barriers when seeking specialized evaluations and subsequent services. This study sought to understand the experiences families with early developmental concerns acceptable feasible strategies support them during this period uncertainty. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We interviewed 15 participating a larger longitudinal project developing telehealth assessments for infants concerns. Interviews were conducted...
Abstract This study examined the experiences of families children with developmental concerns in first year life, before formal diagnostic evaluations are typically conducted. We aimed to understand impact participation a telehealth-based research evaluation infancy, identify existing community-based supports perceived favorably by caregivers, and suggestions for future directions. Participants were recruited from an prior evaluating telehealth assessment infants early social communication...