Screening and diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorder: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder, with main manifestations related to communication, social interaction, and behavioral patterns. The slight dynamics of change in the child over time require that the onset of clinical manifestations presented by the child be more valued, with the aim of stabilizing the condition. Faced with a variety of methods for diagnosing ASD, the question arises as to which method should be used. This systematic review aims to recommend the best tools to perform screening and diagnosis.

Methodology

This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines. The databases MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL (Cochrane), and Lilacs were accessed, and gray and manual searches were performed. The search strategy was

SUBMITTER: Santos CLD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10951453 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature