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Toddler Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Accuracy
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Sánchez-García, Ana B.; Galindo-Villardón, Purificación; Nieto-Librero, Ana B.; Martín-Rodero, Helena; Robins, Diana L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Great efforts focus on early detection of autism spectrum disorder, although some scientists and policy-makers have questioned early universal screening. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the different screening tools. Several electronic databases were used to identify published studies. A Bayesian model was…
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests
Assessing Interdisciplinary Trainees' Objective and Self-Reported Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Confidence in Providing Services
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Bono, Leciel K.; Haverkamp, Cassity R.; Lindsey, Rebecca A.; Freedman, Rachel N.; McClain, Maryellen Brunson; Simonsmeier, Vicki – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
The importance of accurate identification and high-quality intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is indisputable. Clinicians from multiple professions need adequate knowledge of ASD to make appropriate referrals to specialists, conduct thorough evaluations, and provide effective interventions. ASD knowledge development…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
When Are We Sure? Predictors of Clinician Certainty in the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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McDonnell, Christina G.; Bradley, Catherine C.; Kanne, Stephen M.; Lajonchere, Clara; Warren, Zachary; Carpenter, Laura A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is challenging, and uncertainty regarding a child's diagnosis may result in under-identification or prolonged diagnostic pathways. The current study examined diagnostic certainty, or how sure clinicians were that their diagnosis was accurate, among 478 toddler and preschool-aged children…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Disability Identification
Accuracy of "Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers" ("M-CHAT") in Detecting Autism and Other Developmental Disorders in Community Clinics
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Toh, Teck-Hock; Tan, Vivian Wee-Yen; Lau, Peter Sie-Teck; Kiyu, Andrew – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
This study determined the accuracy of "Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers" ("M-CHAT") in detecting toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders (DD) in community mother and child health clinics. We analysed 19,297 eligible toddlers (15-36 months) who had "M-CHAT" performed in…
Descriptors: Accuracy, Check Lists, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Brief Report: How Accurate Is Teacher Report of Autism Symptoms Compared to Parent Report?
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Mayes, Susan D.; Lockridge, Robin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
The Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD) completed by a psychologist (following standardized procedures integrating parent interview data, teacher report, and clinical observations) was compared with the CASD completed independently by mothers and teachers in 168 children with ASD and 40 with ADHD (1-12 years). The 30 CASD autism symptoms…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Attitudes
Screening Accuracy of the Parent-Completed Ages and Stages Questionnaires--Second Edition as a Broadband Screener for Motor Problems in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Vanvuchelen, Marleen; Van Schuerbeeck, Lise; Braeken, Marijke A. K. A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
Children with autism spectrum disorders are at risk for motor problems. However, this area is often overlooked in the developmental evaluation in autism diagnostic clinics. An alternative can be to identify children who should receive intensive motor assessment by using a parent-based screener. The aim of this study was to examine whether the Ages…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests, At Risk Persons
ASD Screening Measures for High-Ability Youth with ASD: Examining the ASSQ and SRS
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Cederberg, Charles D.; Gann, Lianne C.; Foley-Nicpon, Megan; Sussman, Zachary – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2018
High-ability youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) historically have been neglected within samples validating ASD screening measures, and consensus for what constitutes high ability has not been established. The Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) and Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) are two common screening tools for ASD…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests, Questionnaires
Screening Accuracy for Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment (BITSEA)
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Gardner, Lauren M.; Murphy, Laura; Campbell, Jonathan M.; Tylavsky, Frances; Palmer, Frederick B.; Graff, J. Carolyn – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013
Early identification of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is facilitated by the use of standardized screening scales that assess the social emotional behaviors associated with ASD. Authors examined accuracy of Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment (BITSEA) subscales in detecting Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) risk…
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Accuracy, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems