The Prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in People Using a Community Learning Disabilities Service
| Autor: | Dougal Julian Hare, Janelle Fraser, Melanie Chapman, Sarah Gore, Mark Burton |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
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Estimation
Service (business) medicine.medical_specialty education.field_of_study Learning community Population Service provider medicine.disease 030227 psychiatry 03 medical and health sciences Psychiatry and Mental health 0302 clinical medicine Adult education Learning disability medicine Autism 030212 general & internal medicine medicine.symptom Psychiatry education Psychology Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Learning Disabilities. 7:267-281 |
| ISSN: | 1469-0047 |
| Popis: | The prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders in people using a large urban learning disabilities service was examined using a questionnaire-based method. Both statutory and independent service providers were surveyed and a total of 174 people with either a confirmed or a suspected autistic spectrum disorder were identified. Current and historical factors are discussed which suggest that the resulting estimation that 10 percent of service users have an autistic spectrum disorder represents the lowest estimate of prevalence in this population. The implications for service provision and development are discussed. |
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