Systematic review and meta-analysis of the association of Autism Spectrum Disorder in visually or hearing impaired children.

Belinda DoPaige LynchElena-Marie MacrisBrianna SmythStephanie StavrinakisStephen QuinnPaul A Constable

Published in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2017)

There is a high association of ASD in VI or HI children and therefore these populations should be assessed for ASD in the presence of a visual or hearing disability.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
intellectual disability
young adults
multiple sclerosis
hearing loss
genetic diversity