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Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Interview (ALADIN): A Validation Study.

Arwa K Nasir¹, Amira T Masri², Saja Shaheen²

¹Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA. anasir@unmc.edu.

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|March 18, 2025

Summary

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The Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Inventory (ALADIN) shows high accuracy in diagnosing autism in young children. This culturally adapted tool is vital for improving early detection and intervention in Arabic-speaking populations.

Keywords:

Arabic Autism diagnosis Autism spectrum disorder Culture

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Area of Science:

Neurodevelopmental disorders
Global child health research

Background:

Limited autism research exists in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC).
Lack of culturally validated diagnostic tools hinders early autism diagnosis and intervention in these regions.

Purpose of the Study:

To validate the Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Inventory (ALADIN) for autism diagnosis.
To assess the ALADIN's sensitivity and specificity in a Jordanian child population.

Main Methods:

A case-control study design was employed.
The ALADIN was administered to parents of 48 children with autism and 152 neurotypical children aged 2-5 years in Jordan.
Receiver Operating Curve (ROC) analysis was used to evaluate diagnostic performance.

Main Results:

An ALADIN total score of 24 demonstrated 77% sensitivity and 98% specificity for autism diagnosis.
The Area Under the Curve (AUC) was 0.976, indicating strong diagnostic accuracy.
The ALADIN is the first autism diagnostic instrument developed for Arab populations, incorporating cultural and linguistic data.

Conclusions:

The ALADIN is a culturally adapted and validated tool for diagnosing autism in Arab children.
High diagnostic specificity of the ALADIN can improve early diagnosis and intervention access.
Culturally informed instruments are crucial for advancing autism research and improving global child outcomes.