Abstract

Understanding the possible social and demographic determinants of inequities in receiving an autism diagnosis is essential for planning access to health, educational, and social service interventions. Autism spectrum disorder is a common, heterogenous neurodevelopmental condition, with a prevalence of around one in 57 children in England, and is characterised by differences in social interaction and communication and repetitive sensorimotor behaviours. Learning disability, mental health, and physical comorbidities are common in autistic people.

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