Information et vécu parental du diagnostic de l’autisme. I. Premières identifications et nature des premières inquiétudes

Beaud, Laurence; Quentel, Jean-Claude

doi:10.1016/j.amp.2010.11.008

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“…The average age of diagnosis is 3.1 years, and the diagnosis of ASD was made with great certainty at age three [9]. Before this age, difficulties in social communication may be present, but characteristic behaviors and restrictions may not become evident until the age of three.…”

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“…In our study, the reason for consultation was language disorders (absence or delay), followed by social withdrawal and stereotypies. Speech and language development has been the most frequently reported concern in parents of children with ASD, especially that parents confound between language and social communication [9].…”

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“…In one study, one hundred and fifty-three parents questioned were concerned about a language delay (77.8%) at 18 months on average; lack of attention to parents (34.6%) at 17 months on average; poverty of socialization (29%) at 25 months on average. The most common concern of parents of 44 children is related to language development [9].…”

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The sociodemographic and clinical profile of children with an autism spectrum disorder in the oriental region of Morocco

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Fajoui

Ghazouani

2022

Egypt J Neurol Psychiatry Neurosurg

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Background The objective of our study is to assess the clinical profile of autistic children in Morocco and the cultural perception of their parents. We collect data with a standard questionnaire on 130 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They were recruited from child psychiatry consultation in the hospital for mental health from 2017 to 2019. This questionnaire assesses the socio-demographic characteristics of children and parents, personal and family medical history, the progress of pregnancy and childbirth. For each child, we determined the developmental age, signs of autism, the comorbidities, the nature of the treatment, the evolution. We complete the examination with parents' perception and attitude towards autism. Results The age of diagnosis was 3.4 years. The sex ratio in our study was 4.6. A low rate of children screened by general practitioners (4.6%). Language impairment was the main reason for the consultation, followed by social withdrawal and stereotypies. 75% of the children benefited from multidisciplinary care. The autism age of screening was significantly lower among families belonging to medium and high socioeconomic status (F = 11.233; p = 0.001). Acceptance of diagnosis was present in 83% of cases, while 73.6% were involved in the care. Only 24% of parents thought that autism etiology is genetic, 75.4% notice improvement with age, and 80.2% consider it a source of family suffering. Conclusions These findings underscore the sociodemographic and clinical profile of children with ASD in the oriental region in Morocco. It could be relevant for early screening, intervention, and guidance for families with children having these conditions.

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confidence: 99%