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Prevalência da perturbação do espectro do autismo na região Centro de Portugal: um estudo no âmbito do projeto ASDEU
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A prevalência da perturbação do espectro do autismo (PEA) em crianças
foi estimada na região Centro de Portugal, no âmbito do projeto Autism
Spectrum Disorders in the European Union (ASDEU). A metodologia de
estudo baseou-se no rastreio de crianças entre os 7 e 9 anos matriculadas,
no ano letivo de 2016/2017, em escolas primárias desta região. O
rastreio incluiu todas as escolas com unidades de apoio especializado
para crianças com problemas de neurodesenvolvimento e cerca de 10%
das escolas regulares, selecionadas aleatoriamente. A sinalização das
crianças foi feita pelos professores com recurso a um questionário estruturado,
previamente validado, após consentimento parental. O diagnóstico
foi feito através de avaliação clínica e funcional direta por equipa
clínica especializada. Foram rastreadas 13 690 crianças de 173 escolas.
A prevalência estimada para a PEA na região Centro foi de 0,5% (IC95%
0,3-0,7). Nas escolas com unidades de apoio especializado para autismo,
observou-se uma prevalência substancialmente mais elevada de 3,3%
(IC95% 2,7-3,9), indicando que a maioria das crianças está a receber o
apoio educativo mais indicado. A prevalência de PEA na região Centro foi
comparável a outros países envolvidos no projeto ASDEU, tendo-se, no
entanto, observado assimetrias regionais na Europa.
The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was analyzed in children from the região Centro of Portugal, as part of the ‘Autism Spectrum Disorders in the European Union’ (ASDEU) project. The study methodology was based on the screening of children aged 7 to 9 in approximately 10% of primary schools, randomly selected, and including all schools with special support units for children with neurodevelopmental problems. Teachers identified children with potential ASD-related behavior using a structured questionnaire, the ‘Teacher Nomination Form’, upon parental consent. The nomination was followed by a clinical and functional evaluation by an expert clinical team for diagnosis. A total of 13 690 children from 173 participating schools were screened. The prevalence of ASD in região Centro was 0.5% (95% CI 0.3-0.7). In schools with special support units for autism, a substantially higher prevalence of 3.3% (95% CI 2.7-3.9) was observed, indicating that the majority of children with ASD were receiving the most adequate educational support. The prevalence of ASD in região Centro was comparable to other countries involved in the ASDEU project, with regional asymmetries observed across Europe.
The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was analyzed in children from the região Centro of Portugal, as part of the ‘Autism Spectrum Disorders in the European Union’ (ASDEU) project. The study methodology was based on the screening of children aged 7 to 9 in approximately 10% of primary schools, randomly selected, and including all schools with special support units for children with neurodevelopmental problems. Teachers identified children with potential ASD-related behavior using a structured questionnaire, the ‘Teacher Nomination Form’, upon parental consent. The nomination was followed by a clinical and functional evaluation by an expert clinical team for diagnosis. A total of 13 690 children from 173 participating schools were screened. The prevalence of ASD in região Centro was 0.5% (95% CI 0.3-0.7). In schools with special support units for autism, a substantially higher prevalence of 3.3% (95% CI 2.7-3.9) was observed, indicating that the majority of children with ASD were receiving the most adequate educational support. The prevalence of ASD in região Centro was comparable to other countries involved in the ASDEU project, with regional asymmetries observed across Europe.
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Perturbação do Espectro do Autismo Autismo Prevalência Perturbações do Desenvolvimento Infantil e Saúde Mental Região Centro Portugal
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Boletim Epidemiológico Observações. 2020 maio-agosto;9(27):47-51
Publisher
Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP