Incidence and cohort prevalence for autism spectrum disorders in the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent studies have reported increased prevalence for autism spectrum disorders in a number of geographical locations. Our objective was to determine the incidence and 1-year cohort prevalence for autism spectrum disorders in children less than 15 years of age and living in the Avalon Peninsula at the time of diagnosis.

Methods

Retrospective and prospective data were obtained from the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre (St. John's), including the identification and specific diagnosis for all children assessed for autism spectrum disorder from 2006 to 2010. Additional clinic data were reviewed to update the data until the end of 2013.

Results

From 2006 to 2010, 272 children had a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, averaging 54 new cases

SUBMITTER: Pelly L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4593414 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature