Diagnostic Accuracy of International Epidemiology Network (INCLEN) Diagnostic Tool for Autism Spectrum Disorder (INDT-ASD) in Comparison with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Dis- orders-5 (DSM-5)
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2018-06
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Abstract
Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of INCLEN Diagnostic Tool for AutismSpectrum Disorder (INDT-ASD) against Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders – 5 (DSM-5) for the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: 118children aged 2-9 years with symptoms suggestive of ASD were assessed by INDT-ASDand DSM-Vby trained personnel. ASD diagnosis by INDT-ASD was compared against theexpert’s DSM-5 diagnosis. Results: INDT-ASD had a sensitivity and specificity of 100% and75%, respectively against DSM-5 for the diagnosis of ASD; specificity for Autistic Disorderwas 87%. Conclusion: The INDT-ASD has a good sensitivity and specificity against DSM-5,and can continue to be used for the diagnosis of ASD even after the adoption of DSM-5criteria
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Autism, Diagnosis, Evaluation, Pervasive developmental disorders
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Vats Pallavi, Juneja Monica, Mishra Devendra. Diagnostic Accuracy of International Epidemiology Network (INCLEN) Diagnostic Tool for Autism Spectrum Disorder (INDT-ASD) in Comparison with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Dis- orders-5 (DSM-5). Indian Pediatrics. 2018 Jun; 55(6): 485-488