Autism screening and diagnostic outcomes among toddlers born preterm
The sensitivity and specificity of the M-CHAT-R/F are acceptable in toddlers born preterm. Autism screening-positive rates and prevalence increased with earlier preterm birth. Those born extremely preterm showed the greatest likelihood of an autism diagnosis; screening should not be delayed based on adjusted age.
Authors
- Diana L. Robins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7791-7031)
- Kiva Kelly
- Georgina Pérez Liz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5304-0442)
- Taralee Hamner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7672-7669)
- Deborah Fein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8478-5938)
- Renee M. Turchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7441-997X)
- Sarah Nanovic
Institutions
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (US)
- University of Connecticut (US)
- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (US)
- Drexel University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
- Published
- 2024-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.16045
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.55
Funders
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development