INCREASING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS’ ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE, DIAGNOSE, AND INTERVENE IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CASES IN AFRICA: EXAMPLES FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES- A LONGITUDINAL CASE STUDY.

Background: As awareness surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Africa has increased, the high rate of non-verbal autism on the continent has come to the fore. Late diagnosis and access to viable interventions are continued concerns. Due to the greater focus on communicable diseases in hea...

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Main Authors: Nicola Wannenburg, Roelf van Niekerk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Student's Journal of Health Research 2023-03-01
Series:Student's Journal of Health Research Africa
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Online Access:https://sjhresearchafrica.org/index.php/public-html/article/view/339