title: The Arkansas Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (AR ADDM) project: statewide autism surveillance in a rural state.
abstract: In 2002, the Arkansas Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (AR ADDM) project collected data on the number and characteristics of resident children aged 8 years using a retrospective record review standardized methodology. This paper provides a first-look epidemiology of ASDs among 8 year old Arkansas children using data from the 2002 study year. Overall prevalence estimates, demographic distribution and a temporal lag from concerns identified to diagnosis of ASDs among 8 year olds in Arkansas were similar to that in other sites. Dissemination of information that promotes timely resolution of developmental concerns and improving educational services will benefit children with autism in Arkansas.
authors.forename: Maya
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lopez
authors.forename: Eldon G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Schulz
authors.forename: Thaer
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Baroud
authors.forename: Allison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hudson
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D001131:Arkansas / Q000453:epidemiology; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D004519:Education, Special / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods*; D015995:Prevalence; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data