Understanding health patterns in autistic young people
Leveraging Trajectories of Health and Services Use to Improve the Health of Autistic Young Persons
This study looks at how young people with autism, ages 10 to 24, use health care services and what their health needs are, so we can better understand their long-term health and find ways to help them get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909215 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the health care needs and service utilization patterns of autistic young persons aged 10 to 24 years. By analyzing national Medicaid data from 2008 to 2023, the study aims to identify distinct health trajectories and how socioeconomic factors may influence these patterns. The goal is to better understand the long-term health implications for this population and to inform targeted interventions that can improve their health outcomes. The research will focus on both autistic individuals and a comparison group without autism to highlight differences in health service use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include autistic individuals aged 10 to 24 years, particularly those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 10 to 24 years or those without autism may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care strategies and interventions tailored specifically for autistic young persons.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding health patterns in similar populations, but this study aims to fill specific gaps related to autism and service utilization.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Drexel University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schendel, Diana — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Schendel, Diana
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.