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Norton Kitanishi; Daniela Bordini; Marcos V. V. Ribeiro; Cristiane Silvestre Paula; Helena Brentani; Joana Portelese; Pamela J. Surkan; Silvia S. Martins; Jair de Jesus Mari; Paola Matiko Martins Okuda; Sheila C. Caetano – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Early identification of autism spectrum disorder through cost-effective screening is crucial in low- and middle-income countries. The Child Behavior Checklist 1.5-5, using the Autism Spectrum Problems and Withdrawn Syndrome subscales, has potential as a level 1 autism spectrum disorder screening tool, though its construct validity in low- and…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disability Identification, Screening Tests, Test Validity
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Camodeca, Amy – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
There is limited research regarding the Gilliam Autism Rating Scales-3rd Edition (GARS-3) despite its extensive use. A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule--2nd Edition (ADOS-2) was provided to 186 clinically referred children suspected of autism ([x-bar] age = 8.98; Autism [AUT] n = 87; Not…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rating Scales, Children, Diagnostic Tests
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Michael Terner; Sandra Israel-Yaacov; Ofer Golan – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition, characterized by altered social communication and repetitive behavior. Typically diagnosed in early childhood, screening and diagnosis at a later age can be challenging, particularly in girls who exhibit a wider range of behaviors and characteristics. This study aimed to examine the Childhood Autism…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Screening Tests, Hebrew, Disability Identification
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Serene Habayeb; Anne Inge; Erica Eisenman; Sheina Godovich; Maria Lauer; Amanda Hastings; Vanessa Fuentes; Melissa Long; Xavier Marshall; Alexis Khuu; Leandra Godoy – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Primary care providers are often the first to identify concerns for autism through routine screening in the first 2 years of life. However, most children do not receive a diagnosis until years later resulting in delays accessing appropriate intervention. Delays in diagnosis disproportionately impact those who are otherwise disadvantaged by society…
Descriptors: Pediatrics, Primary Health Care, Disability Identification, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Lisa Karlov; Anne Masi; Antonia Mendoza Diaz; Feroza Khan; Teresa Winata; Melissa Gilbert; Radhika Nair; Cheryl Dissanayake; Josephine Barbaro; Valsamma Eapen; Ifrah Abdullahi; Ifrah Abdullahi; Joseph Descallar; John Eastwood; Iqbal Hasan; Bin Jalaludin; Jane Kohlhoff; S. T. Liaw; Raghu Lingam; Natalie Ong; Chun Wah Michael Tam; Katy Unwin; Katrina Williams; Sue Woolfenden – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2025
There are inequities in engagement with established early childhood developmental surveillance programs, eclipsing disadvantaged families. The current study sought to address this by dovetailing developmental surveillance with immunization visits and other opportunistic contacts with children at general practices). While 53 General Practices were…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Children, Young Children
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Rebecca McNally Keehn; Noha F. Minshawi; Qing Tang; Brett Enneking; Tybytha Ryan; Ann Marie Martin; Angela Paxton; Patrick O. Monahan; Mary Ciccarelli; Brandon Keehn – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Feasible and accurate assessment tools developed for non-specialists are needed to scale community-based models of autism evaluation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate use of the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT) when used by primary care practitioners (n = 10) across a statewide system of early diagnosis set…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Accuracy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Toddlers
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Yanan Zhao; Feng Lu; Ruoxi Ding; Dawei Zhu; Rong Zhang; Siwei Sun; Ping He; Xiaoying Zheng – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the world has increased over the last decade, but the prevalence, incidence, and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder in China were not well understood. Using administrative data, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and incidence of autism spectrum disorder and describe the co-occurring…
Descriptors: Incidence, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Foreign Countries
Bella, Zachary A. – Communique, 2022
Early identification of ASD allows for clinical intervention through mental and behavioral health supports, potentially providing individualized services in the educational setting. This article highlights the research-to-practice gap that exists within evaluations for ASD in schools. Lack of training, variability in assessment guidelines,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disability Identification, Intervention, Students with Disabilities
Brigid Garvin – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed using the same criteria for males and females (e.g., DSM-5, ICD-10). Our understanding of ASD, including its etiology, symptom presentation, and prevalence has evolved significantly over time motivating several changes to the diagnostic criteria and the tools with which symptoms are measured. One aspect…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Observation
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Azad, Gazi; Holingue, Calliope; Pfeiffer, Danika; Dillon, Emily; Reetzke, Rachel; Kalb, Luke; Menon, Deepa; Hong, Ji Su; Landa, Rebecca – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
The purpose of this mixed-method study was to examine racial differences in parental beliefs and concern about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus clinical judgment. The sample included 489 children with ASD undergoing their first ASD evaluation. Parent belief that their child had ASD was highest among parents of White children. White children…
Descriptors: Racial Differences, Parent Attitudes, Beliefs, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Cahyadi, Muhammad; Aqilah, Thalsa Syahda; Ediyanto, Ediyanto; Junaidi, Ahsan Romadlon – Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education, 2022
The high prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) necessitates acquiring early detection tools that can lead to appropriate interventions for children and assist children in performing as many life functions as possible. In addition, early detection tools for ASD can realize quality early childhood development. This study aims to review…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disability Identification, Screening Tests, Diagnostic Tests
Dai, Yael; Tagavi, Daina M.; Carter, Alice S. – ZERO TO THREE, 2021
Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) facilitates access to interventions that improve outcomes for children and families. Understanding developmental and behavioral manifestations of symptoms and competencies improves early diagnosis. The authors illustrate the benefits of using the ZERO TO THREE "DC:0-5™: Diagnostic…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Preschool Children
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, 2023
Each year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) releases a list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field of autism research. The "Summary of Advances" provides short, plain language summaries of the top research breakthroughs selected by the IACC from a pool of research articles nominated by…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Research, Screening Tests, Clinical Diagnosis