J Korean Med Sci.
2019 Nov;34(43):e288. 10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e288.
Comparison of Services for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Massachusetts with Those in Seoul
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- 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
- 2Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. shingubi@amc.seoul.kr
- 3Department of Psychiatry, Seoul Metropolitan Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Lurie Center for Autism, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- KMID: 2461874
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e288
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
This article intended to identify and describe areas in need of services and interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families in Seoul, Korea.
METHODS
A descriptive comparison was made between available services and interventions in Seoul, Korea and Massachusetts, USA. Relevant information was obtained through sending phone/email inquiries to the governments and organizations, visiting their official websites, and searching for published articles or reports.
RESULTS
In a few areas such as level of education, economy, and general quality of healthcare, Seoul was found to be similar to Massachusetts. However, in terms of services and interventions for individuals with ASD and their families, especially early identification and intervention, special education, care coordination, school-based programs, and transition to adulthood, Massachusetts was shown to have far more availability.
CONCLUSION
The limited availability of services and interventions for individuals with ASD and their families in Seoul in comparison to Massachusetts, underlines target areas for further investment and development.
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