Durkin et al Socioeconomic status and memory

dr. maureen durkin, involved in health sciences department @ university of wisconsin, did cross-sectional study see if there correlation between children born autism , socioeconomic status. study designed see if socioeconomic status has association children born autism spectrum disorder. durkin , associates discovered children born in low ses family , births of autistic children increasing. although, there limitations study; addm network surveillance system. durkin et al based research on system, s system children disabilities have access diagnostic services. therefore, autistic children in low ses, may not have access same. limitation study has study took part in children 8 years old rather when first diagnosed. have effect on outcome families might in high ses, may use funds child towards intervention programs , may leave family in low ses in long run. families in high ses, educated, , have financial resources pay highest quality of education child. durkin et al found or low ses had race , ethnicity.