ArticleBMC primary care2022
Tools for early screening of autism spectrum disorders in primary health care - a scoping review.
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- Narrative systematic review for autism spectrum disorders screening tools in school settings.BMJ open · 2026Pooled it
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- Exploring factors associated with autism spectrum disorder diagnosis among children in primary care clinics in Kelantan, Malaysia.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Exploring the Potential of a Scenario-Based Approach to Early Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening.Psychiatry investigation · 2026Article
- Quality, usefulness, reliability, and accuracy of YouTube™ information on dental visits for children with autism: a cross-sectional study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- The role of machine learning in autism spectrum disorder assessment and management.Pediatric research · 2025Review
- Autism spectrum disorders: experience of parents in Kazakhstan.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Families' and clinicians' experiences with telehealth assessments for autism: A mixed-methods systematic review.PLOS digital health · 2025Article
- Recent Developments in the Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Early Screening and Diagnosis of Autism.Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2025Review
- Mobile Application for Tracking Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Content Validation and Usability.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Machine Learning Prediction of Autism Spectrum Disorder From a Minimal Set of Medical and Background Information.JAMA network open · 2024Article
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: Etiology, Epidemiology, and Challenges for Public Health.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Review
- Scoping review on the role of the family doctor in the prevention and care of patients with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.BMC primary care · 2024Article
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Brain Areas Involved, Neurobiological Mechanisms, Diagnoses and Therapies.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: recommended psychodiagnostic tools for early diagnosis.Health psychology research · 2023Article
- Insights on dental care management and prevention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What is new?Frontiers in oral health · 2022Review
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in early childhood. Early diagnosis of these disorders allows for the initiation of early therapy, which is crucial for the child's further functioning in society.
objectivesThis review aims to gather and present the existing ASD screening tools that can be used in primary care and adapted to different countries conditions linguistically and culturally. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: We searched for English-language publications on ASD screening tools for children aged 0-3 years suitable for use in primary care (i.e. free, requiring no additional training or qualifications). SOURCES OF EVIDENCE: Four databases were explored to find English studies on ASD screening tools intended for the rapid assessment of children aged 0-3. CHARTING
methodsThe information sought (specific features of the questionnaires relevant to primary health care workers, psychometric and diagnostic values of a given cultural adaptation of screening tools, and the linguistic and cultural changes made) were extracted and collected to create profiles of these tools.
resultsWe found 81 studies which met inclusion criteria and underwent full data extraction. Three additional data sources were included. These allowed to create 75 profiles of adaptations for 26 different screening tools and collect data on their psychometric values and characteristic features.
conclusionsThe results of our study indicate the availability of several diagnostic tools for early ASD screening in primary care setting concordant culturally and linguistically with a given population. They could be an effective method of accelerating the diagnostic process and starting personalized therapy faster. However, most tools have significant limitations - some are only available for research purposes, while others do not have scientific evidence to prove their effectiveness.
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