Implications of Universal Autism Screening: Perspectives From Culturally Diverse Families With False-Positive Screens.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that pediatricians screen all young children for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the US Preventive Services Task Force stated that there is insufficient evidence about the potential harms and benefits of universal ASD screening. To address this gap, we conducted qualitative interviews with caregivers of children who received a false-positive ASD screen to learn about families' perceptions of the harms and benefits of universal ASD screening.

Methods

Culturally diverse caregivers (N = 26) of children with false-positive ASD screens completed qualitative interviews focused on parents' experiences with and recommendations to improve the ASD screening and evaluation process. Interviews were transcribed verbat

SUBMITTER: Eilenberg JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8939055 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature