Publications by authors named "J Ventimiglia"
The objective of this study was to identify utilization of housing support provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) among autistic people in the U.
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- The study aimed to analyze the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare access and prevalence of health issues among children with autism and children with special health care needs (CSHCN) from 2018 to 2021.
- Findings revealed that around one-third of these children missed preventive care check-ups during the pandemic, with half receiving virtual care in 2021; parents also reported less support for care coordination.
- The research concluded that the pandemic significantly altered healthcare dynamics, highlighting the need for inclusive and adaptable policies to support vulnerable populations in future emergencies.
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- * The research focused on autistic females aged 35-70 to examine the prevalence of symptomatic menopause and associated health conditions among them, finding about 4% reported symptomatic menopause.
- * Results showed that those with ADHD, anxiety, depression, migraines, and other conditions had higher rates of symptomatic menopause, highlighting the need for better support and discussions around these issues in healthcare settings.
Background: The autistic population is rapidly increasing; meanwhile, autistic adults face disproportionate risks for adverse COVID-19 outcomes. Limited research indicates that autistic individuals have been accepting of initial vaccination, but research has yet to document this population's perceptions and acceptance of COVID-19 boosters.
Objective: This study aims to identify person-level and community characteristics associated with COVID-19 vaccination and booster acceptance among autistic adults, along with self-reported reasons for their stated preferences.