Screening for autism spectrum disorders in extremely preterm infants.

Authors:

B.E. Stephens; C.M. Bann; V.E. Watson; S.J. Sheinkopf; M. Peralta-Carcelen; A. Bodnar; K. Yolton; R.F. Goldstein; A.M. Dusick; D.E. Wilson-Costello; M.J. Acarregui; A. Pappas; I. Adams-Chapman; E.C. McGowan; R.J. Heyne; S.R. Hintz; R.A. Ehrenkranz; J. Fuller; A. Das; R.D. Higgins; B.R. Vohr; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Extremely preterm (EP) infants screen positive for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at high rates. However, it is not clear whether this is because of high rates of ASD in EPs or to high rates of false-positive screens for ASD in children with a high rate of underlying neurodevelopmental impairments. Combining a parent questionnaire designed to distinguish developmental delay from ASD with direct observation of infant behavior may more accurately screen for ASD in EPs.

OBJECTIVES: To determine rates of positive screen for ASD at 18 to 22 months(m) in EPs using 3 screens; to determine factors associated with a positive screen.

METHODS: Five hundred fifty-four infants born

Citation:

Stephens BE, Bann CM, Watson VE, et al. "Screening for autism spectrum disorders in extremely preterm infants." J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2012;33(7):535-41.PubMed

Publication type:

Journal Article

Year:

2012

CPQCC publication:

Yes

PubMed ID:

22926660

PMCID:

PMC3434239