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Roald A Øien1,2, Giacomo Vivanti3, Diana L Robins3
1Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA. roald.a.oien@uit.no.
Insights
Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) offers significant benefits, including prompt access to interventions and improved quality of life. However, challenges and controversies remain in the field of early ASD detection.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is widely recognized as crucial for enhancing the well-being of individuals with ASD and their families.
- Timely diagnosis facilitates earlier access to specialized, evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of autistic individuals.
Discussion:
- Early detection can potentially mitigate the severity of ASD-related challenges and reduce long-term care costs.
- Improved quality of life and increased productivity for individuals with ASD are significant potential outcomes of early identification efforts.
Key Insights:
- The benefits of early ASD identification include better intervention access and symptom management.
- Early diagnosis supports improved life quality and productivity for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Outlook:
- Despite the clear advantages, the field of early ASD detection faces ongoing controversies and challenges that require further investigation.
- Addressing these challenges is essential for optimizing early identification strategies and maximizing benefits for the autism community.
Abstract:
Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is considered by most scholars and clinicians to be a feasible and useful step for improving the wellbeing of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Arguments supporting early detection efforts include the benefit of earlier access to services providing autism-specific evidence-based interventions (Vivanti et al., Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(7), 2441-2449, 2016; Zwaigenbaum et al., Pediatrics, 136(Suppl), S10-S40, 2015), and its potential to mitigate or even prevent the challenges associated with ASD symptoms, reduce care costs, and improve the quality of life and productivity of individuals with ASD (Constantino et al., Pediatrics, 146(3), e20193629, 2020; Jacobson et al., Behavioral Interventions, 13(4), 201-226, 1998; Jacobson and Mulick, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30(6), 585-593, 2000). Nevertheless, controversies and challenges in this field exist.
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