Caregiver-child interaction as an effective tool for identifying autism spectrum disorder: evidence from EEG analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals across their lifespan. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for improving outcomes. However, current diagnostic methods are often time-consuming, and costly, making them inaccessible to many families. In the current study, we aim to test caregiver-child interaction as a potential tool for screening children with ASD in clinic.

Methods

We enrolled 85 preschool children (Mean age: 4.90 ± 0.65 years, 70.6% male), including ASD children with or without developmental delay (DD), and typical development (TD) children, along with their caregivers. ASD core symptoms were evaluated by Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Calibr

SUBMITTER: Deng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10722789 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature