Prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Preschool Children in Qalyubiya Governorate
Abu Amer, E., Reda, G., Zakaria, R., Sobeih, A., El Bakry, S. (2019). Prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Preschool Children in Qalyubiya Governorate. EKB Journal Management System, 4(1), 97-102. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2019.187104
E. A. Abu Amer; G.M. Reda; R.M. Zakaria; A.A. Sobeih; S.T. El Bakry. "Prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Preschool Children in Qalyubiya Governorate". EKB Journal Management System, 4, 1, 2019, 97-102. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2019.187104
Abu Amer, E., Reda, G., Zakaria, R., Sobeih, A., El Bakry, S. (2019). 'Prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Preschool Children in Qalyubiya Governorate', EKB Journal Management System, 4(1), pp. 97-102. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2019.187104
Abu Amer, E., Reda, G., Zakaria, R., Sobeih, A., El Bakry, S. Prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Preschool Children in Qalyubiya Governorate. EKB Journal Management System, 2019; 4(1): 97-102. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2019.187104

Prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Preschool Children in Qalyubiya Governorate

Benha Journal of Applied Sciences
Article 17, Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2019, Page 97-102  XML PDF (468.99 K)
Document Type: Original Research Papers
DOI: 10.21608/bjas.2019.187104
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Authors
E. A. Abu Amer1; G.M. Reda1; R.M. Zakaria1; A.A. Sobeih1; S.T. El Bakry2
1Pediatrics Dept., Faculty of Medicine, Benha Univ., Benha, Egypt
2PsychiatryDept.,Faculty of Medicine,Benha Univ., Benha, Egypt
Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a strong genetic basis. This study has been conducted to determine prevelance and the possible risk factors of autism. . This studty is a retrospective study that included101 children (67 males and 34 female). Their ages ranged from 26 years with mean age 3.87±1.03 (26) . Cases was collected from KGs, special centers and psychiatry clinic, Pediatric Department , Benha univeristiy hospital and Benha specialized Hospital . The included child was subjected to: the followings tools: Confirmation of diagnosis using DSMV criteria,, and assessment of severity of autistic symptoms using childhood autism rating scale (CARS). A small structured questionnaire and complete medical history stressing on developmental, therapeutic and behavioral histories were also developed and administered . ASD prevalence was 1 in51 childrenThe current study was conducted on 101 autistic children, their ages range from2 – 6 years with a mean value of 3.87±1.03 years, 66.3 of autistic children were males and 33.7 were females, with a male/female ratio of 2:1; (p > 0.05 all).Advanced paternal age (father, P35 years) at birth was found in 91% of cases and the difference was statistically significant. Positive family history was found to be statistically unsignificant. As regards natal factors, a history of low birth weight, delivery by ceserian section were significantly higher among cases . Also postnatal factors as history of hypoxia, resuscitation and history of jaundice were considered significantly risk factors for autism(p=0.000).
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