The economic consequences of autistic spectrum disorder among children in a Swedish municipality
The economic consequences of autistic spectrum disorder among children in a Swedish municipality
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DOI：
10.1177/1362361307079602
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发表时间：
2007-09-01
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影响因子：
5.2
通讯作者：
Jaerbrink, Krister
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作者：
Jaerbrink, Krister
在这项研究中，我们调查了关键词自闭症谱系障碍的社会经济后果，调查对象是居住在瑞典一个自治市的自闭症儿童的父母，他们的父母被确认患有自闭症谱系障碍。使用保守的假设，由于这种疾病造成的额外社会成本估计约为每年每个儿童50,000美元。患有这种疾病的孩子的父母平均每年要额外花大约1000个小时照顾和支持他们的孩子。该研究表明，儿童自闭症谱系障碍的主要成本驱动因素可以在社区内找到支持和上学，而对亲属的主要影响是花费的时间和生活质量，而不是经济负担。
In this study, the societal economic consequences Of KEYWORDS autistic spectrum disorder were investigated using a sample of parents of children identified with the disorder and living in a Swedish municipality Cost information was collected using a postal questionnaire that was developed through experiences gained from an earlier study. Using conservative assumptions, the additional societal cost due to the disorder was estimated to be approximately (sic)50,000 annually per child. Parents of children with the disorder spent an average of about 1000 hours per year additionally caring for and supporting their child. The study indicates that the major cost drivers for autistic spectrum disorder among children can be found within the community for support and schooling, while the major impact on relatives is on time spent and thereby quality of life rather than a financial burden.