The relationship between healthcare services and financial burden among families of children with autism spectrum disorders: A US perspective

OBJECTIVE: The research was designed to determine the financial burden among families of children with ASD and to identify the predictors of financial burden METHODS: Children with a confirmed diagnosis of ASD were identified in the Interaction Autism Network Registry. Multiple regression analyses was used to determine the association between financial burden and coordination of care, quality of healthcare interactions, adequacy of insurance, and adequacy of medical insurance coverage RESULTS: Families of children diagnosed as having ASD reported higher financial burden as compared to other developmental disorders. The financial burden was significantly associated with various facets of healthcare provision CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the role of coordinated care, access to care, and quality of healthcare interactions in improving caregiver burde