title: Fiscal mapping autism spectrum disorder funds: a case study of Ohio.
abstract: Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have complex needs requiring regular service utilization. Policymakers, administrators, and community leaders are looking for ways to finance ASD services and systems. Understanding the fiscal resources that support ASD services is essential. This article uses fiscal mapping to explore ASD funding streams in Ohio. Fiscal mapping steps are overviewed to assist ASD stakeholders in identifying and examining ASD-related funding. Implications are drawn related to how fiscal mapping could be used to identify and leverage funding for ASD services. The resulting information is critical to utilizing existing resources, advocating for resources, and leveraging available funds.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work , Auburn University , Auburn , Alabama , USA.
authors.forename: Hilary D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Joyce
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hoffman
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Anderson-Butcher
authors.forename: Amber
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moodie-Dyer
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006295:Health Resources / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009820:Ohio; D011050:Policy Making; D011786:Quality Control
keywords: advocacy; autism; autism spectrum disorders; disability funding; disability policy; fiscal mapping; people with disabilities; policy