Table 3. Percent distribution of service usage by disability status (U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population ages 5–17 years)

  Disability Group Reference Group
  (000) % (000) %
Now sees mental health provider 834 19.2 497 1.1
Therapy Services, past 12 monthsa 469 10.8
Home Health Services, past 12 monthsb 167 3.8
Social Services, past 12 monthsc 253 5.8

a Therapy Services = Occupational, Physical, Recreational, Speech Therapy services
b Home Health Services = Visiting Nurse, Personal Care Attendant, Doctor Home visit, Interpreter, Transportation Services
c Social Services = Social Work or Independent Living Services

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