Autism awareness and attitudes towards treatment in caregivers of children aged 3–6 years in Harbin, China

Jia, Wang; Zhou, Xue; Xia, Wei; Sun, Chongde; Wu, Lijie; Wang, JianLi

doi:10.1007/s00127-011-0438-9

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“…However, the public awareness has not really emerged until recently. Wang et al found that although 93.9% of parents with children aged 3–6 years had heard about ASD, only 57.8% were somewhat aware of the associated clinical manifestations [Wang et al, ]. In Stage II of this study, we provided ASD‐related information to caregivers in the community through talks and brochures, and during these 3 years the positive rate during level 1 screening and the completion rate of face‐to‐face level 2 screening increased yearly, reflecting increasing attention to social skill development and an improved awareness of ASD.…”

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Improving the early screening procedure for autism spectrum disorder in young children: Experience from a community‐based model in shanghai

Zhu²,

Feng

et al. 2018

Autism Research

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Most children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not diagnosed until the age of 4, thus missing the opportunity for early intervention. The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of an early screening program for ASD applied during well-child visits in a community-based sample. The study lasted for 4 years and was divided into two stages. Stage I involved the implementation of the basic screening model in 2014. Toddlers received level 1 screening via section A of the Chinese-validated version of the Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT-23) during 18- and 24-month well-child visits in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China. Screen-positive children were referred to receive section B of the CHAT-23 for level 2 screening, and those still screen-positive were referred to undergo diagnosis and evaluation. Stage II involved the implementation of the improved screening model from 2015 to 2017 with the following modifications: (a) an added observational component in level 1 screening; (b) telephone follow-ups with the screen-positive families; and (c) dissemination of information on ASD to families. The results showed that 42 of 22,247 screened children were diagnosed with ASD. The ASD diagnosis rates were 0.1% in Stage I and 0.21% in Stage II. The screen-positive rate and the show rate of referral for level 1 screening increased by 76.92% and 58.43%, respectively, in Stage II compared to Stage I. Our results suggest that with appropriate logistic support, this two-level screening model is feasible and effective for the early screening of ASD during well-child visits. Autism Res 2018, 11: 1206-1217. © 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Difficulty in the timely identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) results in missed opportunities for many ASD children to receive early intervention. In this study, we established an early screening model for ASD among children aged 18-24 months in the community by relying on the three-level child healthcare system in China. The results showed that this model can effectively identify and diagnose ASD in children at an early age and thus enable early intervention.

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Improving the early screening procedure for autism spectrum disorder in young children: Experience from a community‐based model in shanghai

Zhu²,

Feng

et al. 2018

Autism Research

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“…This results in feelings of concern, anxiety, and confusion alongside the need for knowledge about the condition and how to manage their child (Makino, Wond, King, Hartma, & Penner, 2017). Early intervention is a pre-requisite for the optimal development of a CASD, therefore education of the PCG in ASD and management becomes vital (Wang, 2012). Directly linked to the awareness of ASD was the need for PCG to understand how to cater for their child's needs (Bruder, 2000).…”

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Quality of life interventions for primary caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review

Fewster

Govender

Uys

2019

Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health

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“…However, in 2011 Li et al examined the prevalence of an autism-caused disability among Chinese children and explored family environmental factors associated with autism based on a national population sample. Most recently, Wang et al (2012) examined autism awareness and attitudes towards treatment in caregivers of children aged three to six years in Harbin, China while McCabe and Barnes (2012) used a qualitative case-study design to examine the experiences of a family evaluating the decision to have a second child when the first child was identified with autism, but the focus was on sibling issues and not educational issues. Most recently, Wang et al (2012) examined autism awareness and attitudes towards treatment in caregivers of children aged three to six years in Harbin, China while McCabe and Barnes (2012) used a qualitative case-study design to examine the experiences of a family evaluating the decision to have a second child when the first child was identified with autism, but the focus was on sibling issues and not educational issues.…”

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Addressing the Needs of Students with Autism and Other Disabilities in China: Perspectives from the Field

Zhang

Spencer

2015

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

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Autism is a developmental disability that has gained increasing attention during the past several decades in China. The two case studies presented in this article examined the perspectives of two school leaders on educating students with autism in China. Two school principals, one from a public school and one from a private school, were interviewed during this study using 10 open-ended questions. Responses generated the following areas of discussion: teacher recruitment and training, curriculum and teaching methodology, parental involvement, and factors that contribute to success and present challenges. This study provides the readers with an update from the perspectives of two school leaders on the school system in China for children with disabilities, particularly for students with autism. Implications of the study and further suggestions for future research are also discussed.

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Autism awareness and attitudes towards treatment in caregivers of children aged 3–6 years in Harbin, China

Cited by 50 publications

References 23 publications

Improving the early screening procedure for autism spectrum disorder in young children: Experience from a community‐based model in shanghai

Improving the early screening procedure for autism spectrum disorder in young children: Experience from a community‐based model in shanghai

Quality of life interventions for primary caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review

Addressing the Needs of Students with Autism and Other Disabilities in China: Perspectives from the Field

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