Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight, and Positive Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in an Early Intervention Sample

Autor: Maya Matheis, Johnny L. Matson, Claire O. Burns
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 30:689-705
ISSN: 1573-3580
1056-263X
DOI: 10.1007/s10882-018-9613-1
Popis: Young children (n = 7526) assessed within a statewide early intervention program between 2008 and 2015 were screened for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits- Part 1 (BISCUIT- Part 1). The relationship between premature birth, birth weight, and ASD screening outcome was examined using bivariate analyses and multivariate logistic regression analyses (adjusted for child’s gender, ethnicity, age at screening, and developmental delays). Results indicated that birth weight was a stronger predictor of screening outcome than premature birth, with very low birth weight (
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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