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: Received: 15 April 2024 / Approved: 16 April 2024 / Online: 17 April 2024 (14:03:33 CEST)
How to cite:
DAN, A.; Stănescu, N. Raising Awareness of the Importance of Early Diagnosis of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Preprints2024, 2024041093. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1093.v1
DAN, A.; Stănescu, N. Raising Awareness of the Importance of Early Diagnosis of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Preprints 2024, 2024041093. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1093.v1
DAN, A.; Stănescu, N. Raising Awareness of the Importance of Early Diagnosis of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Preprints2024, 2024041093. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1093.v1
APA Style
DAN, A., & Stănescu, N. (2024). Raising Awareness of the Importance of Early Diagnosis of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1093.v1
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DAN, A. and Nina Stănescu. 2024 "Raising Awareness of the Importance of Early Diagnosis of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1093.v1
Abstract
The article discusses early diagnosis and intervention for developmental delays in children, emphasizing the role of specialized services and personnel in supporting recovery and development. It presents findings from a pilot project initiated in Bucharest, aiming to assess the incidence of developmental delays in children aged 1-3 years in selected kindergartens, including ASD. The study involved children, parents, and specialists, utilizing systematic behavior observation (SBO) and semi-structured interviews. Results indicate that out of 613 evaluated children, 81 received specialized control recommendations, with 4 cases showing potential risk of ASD. Additionally, 8 children were diagnosed with autism. The incidence of autism in children aged 1-3 years was 1 in 51. Although exploratory, these findings suggest a model of good practice for future early diagnosis campaigns nationally. Conclusively, the study underscores the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for developmental delays, advocating for a responsive community and emphasizing the significance of national-level efforts to address these issues effectively.
Keywords
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); early diagnosis / screening; early intervention; social services
Subject
Social Sciences, Sociology
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
