Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Kungsgatan 12, 411 19, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Child and Adolescent Specialist Centre, Angered Hospital, Halmtorget 1, 424 65, Angered, Sweden.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2021 Feb;51(2):538-549. doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04563-8.
This study examines the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in preschool children in an immigrant population. Possible risk factors for ASD and individual needs for the children and their families are described, as well as implications for health care. The estimated minimum prevalence for ASD in the area was 3.66% for children aged 2-5 years. Multiple risk factors and extensive individual needs for the children and their families were observed. The high prevalence of ASD and the plethora of needs in immigrant communities pose challenges for health care. A coordinated health care system is necessary to meet the many and individual needs.
本研究调查了移民人群中学龄前儿童自闭症谱系障碍(ASD)的流行情况。描述了 ASD 的可能风险因素以及儿童及其家庭的个体需求,以及对医疗保健的影响。该地区 2-5 岁儿童 ASD 的估计最低患病率为 3.66%。观察到多个风险因素和儿童及其家庭的广泛个体需求。ASD 的高患病率和移民社区的大量需求给医疗保健带来了挑战。需要建立协调的医疗保健系统来满足众多和个体的需求。