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Proposal of a screening instrument for autism spectrum disorder in children (Mini-TEA Scale)

Authors :
Cassiano Mateus Forcelini
Regina Ampese
Helena Younes de Melo
Camila Pereira Neubauer Pasin
José Renato Donadussi Pádua
Camila Boschetti Spanholo
Francine Ehrhardt Hoffmann
Júlia Breitenbach Diniz
Laís Cristine Zanella Capponi
Luiza Souza
Maxciel Zortea
Source :
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, Vol 82, Iss 03, Pp 001-008 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO), 2024.

Abstract

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requires trained professionals for its adequate diagnosis. There is a shortage of such professionals in Brazil. Screening tools could identify priority cases. The only instrument for that in Brazilian Portuguese is employed for toddlers up to 2.5 years old.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0004282X and 16784227
Volume :
82
Issue :
03
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3c5e549f6014e29a56fc3839c63bac6
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1780517