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ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2023

Cluster Analysis of Clinical Features of Children Suspected to Have Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

Mélina Rivard, Zakaria Mestari, Diane Morin, Patrick Coulombe, Catherine Mello, Marjorie Morin

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Article in Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 authors.

Mélina RivardUniversité du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, QC, H3C 3P8, Canada. rivard.melina@uqam.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0578-6818
Zakaria MestariUniversité du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, QC, H3C 3P8, Canada.
Diane MorinUniversité du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, QC, H3C 3P8, Canada.
Patrick CoulombeD22 Data Consulting, Montreal, Canada.
Catherine MelloThe Pennsylvania State University - Berks, Reading, PA, 19610, USA.
Marjorie MorinUniversité du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, QC, H3C 3P8, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Early identification of neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) is critical to a good prognosis. Several factors such as overlapping diagnoses can complicate this process and thus delay access to services. This study sought to identify meaningful clinical profiles, beyond diagnostic labels, in 194 children with NDDs referred to an assessment clinic. Cluster analyses were applied to eight selected behavioral and cognitive variables. Results suggested a cluster structure in which three homogenous groups differed significantly from one another: children who presented either (1) heterogeneous diagnoses and ambiguous profiles, (2) a clinical profile closely aligned to a classic presentation of ASD, and (3) emotional and behavioral challenges. These distinct profiles may have implications for assessment and clinical practices.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderNeurodevelopmental DisordersAmbulatory Care FacilitiesChildCluster AnalysisHumansAutismClinical profileCluster analysisDiagnosisIntellectual disabilityNeurodevelopmental

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