Screening for intellectual disability with the Child and Adolescent Intellectual Screening Questionnaire: a modified...

Area of Science:

• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Paediatric healthcare
• Screening tools

Background:

• Intellectual disability screening is crucial in paediatric neurodevelopment clinics.
• Evaluating the impact of screening tools like the Child and Adolescent Intellectual Disability Screening Questionnaire (CAIDS-Q) is essential for optimizing care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a consensus framework for evaluating the impact of intellectual disability screening.
• To assess the benefits of the CAIDS-Q in paediatric settings.

Main Methods:

• A modified Delphi survey involving parents and professionals was used to create the framework.
• The framework was applied to evaluate the CAIDS-Q's impact through feedback from paediatricians and parents.

Main Results:

• A 12-item framework was established.
• The CAIDS-Q demonstrated direct benefits, including increased awareness and identification of intellectual disability.
• Indirect benefits encompassed improved identification of support needs and enhanced support provision, particularly in schools.

Conclusions:

• The developed framework effectively evaluates the impact of intellectual disability screening.
• The CAIDS-Q offers significant direct and indirect benefits for children, families, and healthcare services.