Fiscal Mapping Autism Spectrum Disorder Funds: A Case Study of Ohio |
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| Authors: | Hilary D. Joyce Jill Hoffman Dawn Anderson-Butcher Amber Moodie-Dyer |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work , Auburn University , Auburn , Alabama , USA;2. College of Social Work , The Ohio State University , Columbus , Ohio , USA;3. North Carolina Justice Center , Raleigh , North Carolina , USA |
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| Abstract: | Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have complex needs requiring regular service utilization. Policymakers, administrators, and community leaders are looking for ways to finance ASD services and systems. Understanding the fiscal resources that support ASD services is essential. This article uses fiscal mapping to explore ASD funding streams in Ohio. Fiscal mapping steps are overviewed to assist ASD stakeholders in identifying and examining ASD-related funding. Implications are drawn related to how fiscal mapping could be used to identify and leverage funding for ASD services. The resulting information is critical to utilizing existing resources, advocating for resources, and leveraging available funds. |
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| Keywords: | advocacy autism autism spectrum disorders disability funding disability policy fiscal mapping people with disabilities policy |
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