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Table 5 Services perceived as high In need and low in availability

From: The importance of physician knowledge of autism spectrum disorder: results of a parent survey

Service

Number of participants that rated high need (3–5)

Number of participants that rated low in availability (1–2)

Behavioral Treatment

103 (71%)

62 (42%)

Social Skills Training

103 (71%)

55 (38%)

Autism Specialty Clinics

97 (67%)

68 (46%)

Diagnostic Services

96 (66%)

45 (31%)

Sensory or Auditory Training

90 (61%)

42 (29%)