Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of North Carolina, CB 7190, 3126 Bondurant Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7190, USA,
J Autism Dev Disord. 2014 Sep;44(9):2311-28. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2101-2.
This study explored North Carolina pediatric healthcare professional's (PHP) perceptions of screening 12-18 month old infants for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Eight focus groups (66 PHPs) were conducted across practice settings. The purpose was to explore PHP's perspectives to: inform development of ASD screening tools and ultimately impact their use in PHP settings. PHPs reported concerns, barriers, and the need for research to support early ASD screening. Additionally, they expressed the need for: (a) clear "red flags" of ASD for 12-18 month olds; (b) socioculturally sensitive and effective screening tools; (c) effective early interventions; (d) systems to handle potential increases in referrals; and (e) continuing education. PHPs also demonstrated preferences about screening tool characteristics and processes for enhancing screening efforts.
本研究探讨了北卡罗来纳州儿科医疗保健专业人员（PHP）对筛查 12-18 个月大婴儿自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的看法。在不同的实践环境中进行了八组焦点小组（66 名 PHP）。目的是探讨 PHP 的观点，以：为 ASD 筛查工具的开发提供信息，并最终影响它们在 PHP 环境中的使用。PHP 报告了他们的担忧、障碍和对支持早期 ASD 筛查的研究的需求。此外，他们还表达了以下需求：（a）12-18 个月大的婴儿自闭症的明确“危险信号”；（b）具有社会文化敏感性和有效性的筛查工具；（c）有效的早期干预；（d）处理潜在转诊增加的系统；以及（e）继续教育。PHP 还展示了对筛查工具特征和增强筛查工作流程的偏好。
