Screening and direct assessment methodology to determine the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders.

摘要: Abstract Purpose Findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-sponsored Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) network suggest a growing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The rigorous ADDM record review methodology has provided valuable insight into epidemiology disorder (ASD), but recent studies using alternative methods have reported significantly higher estimates. South Carolina Children's Educational Surveillance Study (SUCCESS) was designed to determine ASD via population-based screening direct assessment compare results administrative counts. This article provides an overview used this study. Methods SUCCESS involved novel (first in United States) approach combined with prevalence. Results will be compared those obtained records-based surveillance counts same population children. describes developing implementing rationale major decisions. Procedures maximize participation accurately case status are discussed. available in 2016. Conclusions Accurate reporting is important researchers, health care providers, policy makers, families. study clarify findings various estimate