Autism spectrum disorder: overdiagnosis or a new pandemic?
The ASD prevalence reflects a multifaceted process that demands careful and comprehensive interpretation. A deeper understanding of this scenario requires critical reflection on how diagnoses are established, interpreted, and applied. Strengthening diagnostic practices and epidemiological approaches is essential for ensure more accurate data and support informed decision-making in health policies.
Authors
- Kamila Castro Grokoski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0100-1788)
- Rudimar dos Santos Riesgo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9888-7532)
- Carlos A. Gadia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3016-8037)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (BR)
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (BR)
- Miami Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Jornal de Pediatria
- Published
- 2025-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jped.2025.101439
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.86