Autism spectrum disorder prevalence in Italy: a nationwide study promoted by the Ministry of Health

Autism spectrum disorder prevalence in Italy: a nationwide study promoted by the Ministry of Health

Abstract Background This nationwide study aimed to estimate Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prevalence in 7–9-year-old Italian children. Promoted by Italy's Ministry of Health and coordinated by the National Observatory for Autism at the National Institute of Health, it covered schools in northe...

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Main Authors: Maria Luisa Scattoni, Laura Maria Fatta, Martina Micai, Maria Enrica Sali, Marina Bellomo, Tommaso Salvitti, Francesca Fulceri, Angela Castellano, Massimo Molteni, Giovanna Gambino, Manuel Posada, Giovanna Romano, Maria Puopolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
Subjects:
Autism spectrum disorder
Epidemiology
Prevalence estimate
Multistage screening
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-023-00673-0

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