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Early Behavioural Signs among Nepalese Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Manju Shrestha1, Rinkal Suwal2, Niranjan Thapa3

  • 1Centre For Autism, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal.

JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|October 2, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Early behavioral signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are prevalent in 93.33% of Nepalese children. This highlights the importance of early identification for intervention in young children with ASD.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Pediatric psychology
  • Global child health

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition.
  • Early identification of ASD symptoms is critical for effective intervention.
  • Diagnosing young children with ASD presents challenges due to variable symptom presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of early behavioral signs in Nepalese children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • To provide insights into the emergence of early behavioral signs in a specific pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • The study included 120 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Data were collected between January and June 2023, with prevalence calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of early behavioral signs was observed in 93.33% of the 120 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • The 95% Confidence Interval for the prevalence was calculated as 88.83-97.77%.

Conclusions:

  • The findings indicate a high emergence rate of early behavioral signs in Nepalese children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • These results align with global patterns, suggesting universal challenges and indicators in ASD presentation.
Abstract

Keywords:
autism spectrum disorderbehaviorchildrenlanguage sleep.

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