title: The provision of speech-language therapy in services destined to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
abstract: The increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) worldwide has been a major public health concern; therefore, discussion about the services and therapies required has become important. This study aimed to characterize the provision of speech-language therapy services in the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo. To this end, a questionnaire with 23 questions was developed based on the Balanced Scorecard methodology. This questionnaire was applied to 854 individuals assisted in 25 ASD services. The results show that only 64% of the ASD services offer speech-language therapy and that the number of individuals assisted is below the expected. Therefore, there is a necessity for better management in the speech-language therapy services offered to the ASD population.
authors: Universidade de São Paulo - USP - São Paulo (SP), Brasil.
authors: Danielle Azarias
authors: DA
authors: Defense-Netrval
authors: Universidade de São Paulo - USP - São Paulo (SP), Brasil.
authors: Fernanda Dreux Miranda
authors: FD
authors: Fernandes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001938:Brazil; D002648:Child; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007808:Language Therapy; D013070:Speech Therapy; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires