Identifying autism early: The Toddlers at Risk of Autism Clinic model.
J Paediatr Child Health
; 51(7): 699-703, 2015 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
This paper describes the Toddlers at Risk of Autism Clinic (TRAC), which utilises the Social Attention and Communication Study (SACS) and/or Autism Detection in Early Childhood (ADEC) play-based assessments to facilitate the early diagnosis of autism.METHODS:
A retrospective audit was conducted of all 42 children assessed over a 3-year period in the TRAC. A semi-structured interview and play-based assessment (SACS and ADEC) were used to aid experienced clinicians in diagnosing autism. Intervention was recommended, and families were routinely followed up. Analysis was conducted on the tools used, the outcomes of assessment, diagnosis and stability of diagnosis on follow-up.RESULTS:
During this period, 35 boys and 7 girls were assessed, with a mean age of 25 months. The average waiting time for clinic was 11.6 weeks. Twenty-five patients were diagnosed with autism; 90.5% of toddlers given an initial diagnosis retained that diagnosis at follow-up. Out of the 17 children who were not diagnosed with autism in the TRAC, one child was later diagnosed with autism.CONCLUSION:
Experienced clinicians can use the SACS and/or ADEC to assist with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual diagnosis of autism in toddlers.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastorno Autístico
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Paediatr Child Health
Asunto de la revista:
PEDIATRIA
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia