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Profile of two hundred children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from a tertiary child and adolescent psychiatry centre.
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Asian journal of psychiatry [Asian J Psychiatr] 2017 Aug; Vol. 28, pp. 51-56. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Mar 19. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: There is a recent trend of increase in diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in India. Till date, there are few retrospective and prospective Indian studies with limited sample sizes ranging from 16 to 94 children. With this background, we planned a retrospective chart review of all new cases of Autism Spectrum Disorder for a period of 1 year in our tertiary care child psychiatry centre.<br />Methodology: Objectives of this study were to compare the sociodemographic and clinical profile of children below and above 3 years of age and between those who were self-referred versus those referred by professionals.<br />Results: Out of a total of 1957 case records, 201 children (10.3%) were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Male to female ratio was 4:1.2. Mean age of consultation was significantly higher in males. Seventy six percent had a comorbid disorder with Intellectual disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Epilepsy being the most common comorbidities. Most caregivers (92.5%) recognized symptoms by 3 years of age. Presenting complaint of poor social response was more prevalent in children <3 years and co-morbidities in children above 3 years. Presenting complaint of speech delay was more common in children who were referred by professionals when compared with those who were self-referred.<br />Discussion: There is a need to sensitize parents and professionals for early intervention and to standardize protocols for assessment and intervention.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Child
Child, Preschool
Comorbidity
Female
Hospitals, Pediatric statistics & numerical data
Hospitals, Psychiatric statistics & numerical data
Humans
India epidemiology
Infant
Male
Tertiary Care Centers statistics & numerical data
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity epidemiology
Autism Spectrum Disorder epidemiology
Epilepsy epidemiology
Intellectual Disability epidemiology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care statistics & numerical data
Referral and Consultation statistics & numerical data
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1876-2026
- Volume :
- 28
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Asian journal of psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28784397
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2017.03.017