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World J Clin Pediatr. Dec 9, 2023; 12(5): 273-294
Published online Dec 9, 2023. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v12.i5.273
Published online Dec 9, 2023. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v12.i5.273
Table 4 Challenges to early detection of autism
| Challenges | Details |
| Cultural & educational | Lack of adequate awareness |
| Cultural and linguistic barriers | |
| Stigma and fear | |
| Disease-related | Continuous variability in symptoms and signs |
| Diagnosis is largely subjective | |
| Frequent co-morbidities and overlapping with other disorders | |
| Lack of specific biological markers and diagnostic criteria and tests | |
| Resources-related | Limited funding, access to screening, and healthcare facilities |
- Citation: Al-Beltagi M. Pre-autism: What a paediatrician should know about early diagnosis of autism. World J Clin Pediatr 2023; 12(5): 273-294
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v12/i5/273.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v12.i5.273