Abu Amer, E., Reda, G., Zakaria, R., Sobeih, A., El Bakry, S. (2019). Prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Preschool Children in Qalyubiya Governorate. test, 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". test, 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', test, 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. test, 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, Pages 97-102    PDF (468.99 K)
Document Type: Original Research Papers
DOI: 10.21608/bjas.2019.187104
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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