School-age Outcomes of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Parental Wellbeing: Investigations on the contribution of Method-of-Referral and Age-of-Diagnosis

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To inform policy changes to enable earlier identification and diagnosis of the most prevalent early childhood condition, Autism Spectrum Disorder, so they may access services in a timely manner, it is critical to establish: 1. the impact of early diagnosis on developmental outcomes for children and their parents; 2. whether method of referral for a diagnosis impact these same outcomes; and 3. the cost effectiveness of early referral, diagnosis and timely access to intervention.