Prevalence and correlates of autism spectrum disorder in Qatar: a national study.

Fouad AlshabanMohammed AldosariHawraa Al-ShammariSaba El-HagIman GhazalMohamed TolefatMogahed AliMadeeha KamalNazim Abdel AatiMahmoud AbeidahAhmad Hassan SaadLobna DekairMohanad Al KhasawnehKatrina RamsayEric Fombonne

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2019)

ASD prevalence in Qatar is consistent with recent international studies. The methods employed in this study should help designing comparable surveys in the region. We estimated that 187,000 youths under age 20 have ASD in Gulf countries. This figure should assist in planning health and educational services for a young, fast-growing population.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
healthcare
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
risk factors
mental health
intellectual disability
public health
primary care
risk assessment
quality improvement
health information
working memory