Publications by authors named "Jen P Scott"
J Appalach Health
January 2020
Article Synopsis
- Rural communities, particularly in South-Central Appalachia, struggle to find adequate, evidence-based services for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) due to persistent health disparities.
- A mixed-methods study involving service providers and caregivers in rural southwest Virginia identified major barriers including a shortage of trained ASD professionals and issues related to affordability and service navigation.
- The findings suggest the need for policy changes such as improved insurance coverage, provider incentives, and increased utilization of telehealth to enhance service access and address cultural attitudes that hinder treatment engagement.
