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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2/2016

01-02-2016 | Original Paper

Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nurseries in Lebanon: A Cross Sectional Study

Auteurs: Monique Chaaya, Dahlia Saab, Fadi T. Maalouf, Rose-Mary Boustany

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2016

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Abstract

In Lebanon, no estimate for autism prevalence exists. This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers in nurseries in Beirut and Mount-Lebanon. The final sample included 998 toddlers (16–48 months) from 177 nurseries. We sent parents the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) for screening, and a self-administered questionnaire (associated factors). We imputed missing M-CHAT data with successful answers. Since there were no follow-up interviews for the M-CHAT, we used the positive predictive value (0.058) from a large study for prevalence estimates. ASD prevalence was 1 in 66 children (comparable to US). Ratios were: male/female: 1.05; Beirut/Mount-Lebanon: 1.2. Using a more representative sample and ascertaining results are needed for better prevalence estimates in Lebanon.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nurseries in Lebanon: A Cross Sectional Study
Auteurs
Monique Chaaya
Dahlia Saab
Fadi T. Maalouf
Rose-Mary Boustany
Publicatiedatum
01-02-2016
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2590-7

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