Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Improving Screening and Diagnosis in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorKondiek, Laetecia
dc.contributor.authorWairungu, George
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-05T08:49:18Z
dc.date.available2024-04-05T08:49:18Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractOne hallmark feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder is poor socio-communication skills. Almost every individual with ASD exhibits this challenge. Diverse research-based intervention strategies exist to ameliorate that. Effective intervention starts with timely assessment and diagnosis. This article explores the different assessment procedures inclusive of screening and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Precisely, it reviews available assessment methods, screening tools, parental perception and the general global diagnostic criteria. The article also highlights the significance of timely and accurate diagnosis in improving the quality of life of a child with ASD. This is an in-depth qualitative research reviewing literature from research findings published in renowned peer-reviewed journals. Among the challenges faced in the diagnosis process are stigmatization, lack of trained personnel, and culturally insensitive assessment tools with the majority of parents registering their dissatisfaction with the entire diagnostic process. This paper ends by giving recommendations to the government and related stakeholders.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKondiek, L., & Wairungu, G. (2024). Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Improving Screening and Diagnosis in Kenya. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 4(1), 85-92. Retrieved from https://www.ejsit-journal.com/index.php/ejsit/article/view/363en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.ejsit-journal.com/index.php/ejsit/article/view/363
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27797
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEJSITen_US
dc.subjectAutism Spectrum Disorderen_US
dc.subjectScreeningen_US
dc.subjectDiagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorderen_US
dc.titleAssessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Improving Screening and Diagnosis in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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