A descriptive hospital based study of children with autism.
Indian Pediatr
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2005 May; 42(5): 453-8
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-13385
ABSTRACT
The clinical and neurodevelopmental profile of 51 children with Autistic disorder, from a referral population was studied. A detailed history and examination was undertaken. The development/intelligence quotient and social quotient were assessed. Standard diagnostic tests were applied in children above 2 years of age. Younger children were evaluated with a screening test and re-evaluated at 2 years. It was observed that a correct diagnosis had been made in only 5.8% of children prior to referral. The mean age of presentation was 3.28 years. Ninety-six percent of the autistic children had developmental delay. Qualitative impairment in social interaction and communication was more commonly observed than restricted interests and activities. Forty-seven (92.15%) children were severely autistic and 4 (7.84%) mildly to moderately autistic. All children less than 2 years were confirmed to have Autistic disorder later.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Autistic Disorder
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Developmental Disabilities
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Child, Preschool
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India
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Infant
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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