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Title: The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in Europe
Other Titles: Autism Spectrum Disorders-Recent Advances and New Perspectives
Authors: Sacco, Rosemarie
Camilleri, Nigel
Eberhardt, Judith
Umla-Runge, Katja
Newbury-Birch, Dorothy
Keywords: Autism spectrum disorders -- Europe
Developmental disabilities
Child development deviations
Issue Date: 2022
Publisher: InTech – Open Access Publisher
Citation: Sacco, R., Camilleri, N., Eberhardt, J., Umla-Runge, K., & Newbury-Birch, D. (2022). The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in Europe. In M. Carotenuto (Ed.), Autism Spectrum Disorders-Recent Advances and New Perspectives. Rijeka: InTech.
Abstract: This chapter set out to present a comprehensive review on the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among 5–18-year-olds living in Europe. The review was based on studies published between 2015 and 2020. Separate meta-analyses were conducted for population studies and register-based studies to determine the random effects pooled prevalence rate (REPPR) for ASD. The European REPPR for ASD among young people was estimated at 0.8% based on register-based studies and 1.4% based on population. Comparative analysis was carried out to identify trends of prevalence rates across countries, gender, and level of education. The prevalence among primary school children was four times that of secondary school children. A male: female ratio of 3.5:1 was obtained. A range of challenges toward young people with ASD are portrayed, including diagnostic limitations, poor awareness on ASD, and socioeconomic inequality. Nationwide screening, early intervention services, and further research on gender and culture-specific presentations are recommended.
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/104971
ISBN: 9781837683437
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