Titre : | Estimating the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in Lebanon (2020) |
Auteurs : | RICHA Sami, Aut. ; KHOURY R, Aut. ; JROUHAYEM J, Aut. ; CHAMMAY R, Aut. ; KAZOUR François, Aut. ; BOU KHALIL Rami, Aut. ; KHEIR W, Aut. ; CHOUEIFATY D, Aut. ; KOUBA HREICH E, Aut. ; GERBAKA B, Aut. ; ADIB S, Aut. |
Type de document : | Article |
Dans : | ENCEPHALE (6 vol 46, 2020) |
Article en page(s) : | 414-419 |
Mots-clés : |
SANTEPSY EVALUATION ; TROUBLE DU SPECTRE DE L’AUTISME ; DEPISTAGE ; PAYS ETRANGER ; JEUNE ENFANT ; QUESTIONNAIRENOMP LIBAN |
Résumé : | This cross-sectional survey examines the prevalence rate of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 818 children (16–48 months) across all Lebanese regions. Screening was done using the revised form of the Modified-Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. Based on the total score of items failed, children were classified into 3 categories of ASD risk (low, moderate and high). Phone calls follow-up interviews and clinical assessments for diagnosis ascertainment were conducted. Given the caregivers' reluctance to participate, the prevalence rate was estimated between 49 and 513 per 10,000 with a male predominance. Our prevalence estimation, even under restrictive assumptions, is higher than elsewhere in the Arab region. Anti- stigma interventions adapted to the socio-cultural context are needed prior to future research in the field [Résumé d'auteur] |
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