Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder symptoms in a paediatric neurology clinic at a tertiary hospital in Uganda.

Anita Arinda Noeline Nakasujja Raymond Felix Odokonyero

Published in: The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa (2021)

The prevalence of ASD symptoms is high in children with neurological disorders. Children, especially those with delayed developmental milestones, should routinely be screened for ASD.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
intellectual disability
young adults
risk factors
emergency department
intensive care unit
primary care
sleep quality
physical activity
working memory