Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Instruments for Very Young Children: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Towle, Patricia O.
Patrick, Patricia A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-29, 29 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
29
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Research on ASD in infancy has provided a rationale for developing screening instruments for children from the first year of life to age of 18 months.
A comprehensive literature search identified candidate screening tools.
Using methodological probe questions adapted from the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS), two Level 1 and three Level 2 screening instruments were reviewed in detail.
Research evidence conclusions were that instrument development was in beginning phases, is not yet strong, and requires further development.
Clinical recommendations were to continue vigilant developmental and autism surveillance from the first year on but to use the screening instruments per se only for high-risk children rather than for population screening, with considerations regarding feasibility for individual settings, informing caregivers about strengths and weaknesses of the tool, and monitoring new research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Towle, Patricia O.& Patrick, Patricia A.. 2016. Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Instruments for Very Young Children: A Systematic Review. Autism Research and Treatment،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096761
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Towle, Patricia O.& Patrick, Patricia A.. Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Instruments for Very Young Children: A Systematic Review. Autism Research and Treatment No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096761
American Medical Association (AMA)
Towle, Patricia O.& Patrick, Patricia A.. Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Instruments for Very Young Children: A Systematic Review. Autism Research and Treatment. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096761
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096761