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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2024

Early Behavioural Signs among Nepalese Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Manju Shrestha, Rinkal Suwal, Niranjan Thapa, Suchit Thapa Chhetri, Bishal Kunwor, Shiva Kumar Regmi, Oshan Shrestha, Bipin Mehta

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Manju ShresthaCentre For Autism, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Rinkal SuwalB.P. Eye Foundation, Lokanthali, Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Niranjan ThapaNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Suchit Thapa ChhetriNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bishal KunworNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shiva Kumar RegmiNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Oshan ShresthaNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bipin MehtaNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Abstract

introductionAutism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. Early identification of symptoms is crucial for timely intervention, yet diagnosing very young children can be challenging due to the variability in symptom presentation and the influence of other developmental factors. This study aimed to find the prevalence of the emergence of early behavioural signs in Nepalese children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Centre for Autism in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 2023 to June 2023. Ethical approval was obtained, and a sample of 120 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder was included in the study. Convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated.

resultsAmong 120 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the prevalence of emergence of early behavioural signs was seen in 112 (93.33%) (88.83-97.77, 95% Confidence Interval) children.

conclusionsThis study provides insights into the emergence of early behavioural signs in Nepalese children with Autism Spectrum Disorder which align with global patterns in prevalence and severity.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInfantMaleNepalPrevalenceautism spectrum disorderbehaviorchildrenlanguage sleep.

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PMCPMC10924478

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