Screening tools for autism in culturally and linguistically diverse paediatric populations: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has varying prevalence rates worldwide, often higher in culturally diverse populations. Cultural differences can affect autism symptom recognition. Language barriers and differing healthcare attitudes may delay diagnosis and intervention. Most autism screening tools were developed in Western, predominantly Caucasian populations, and their appropriateness in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) contexts remains uncertain. There is a lack of comprehensive data on the accuracy of these tools in identifying autism in culturally and linguistically diverse groups. Consequently, it is unclear whether current screening tools are culturally sensitive and appropriate.

Methods

A research protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD420223673

SUBMITTER: Huda E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11437884 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature