Diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) in children Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Part 1: Observational study of use in clinic
Parents, and their children who are formally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, will be asked if they are willing to take part in the
Sponsors
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Part 1: 1. Child of primary school age (i.e. 4-11 years) 2. Confirmed diagnosis of ASD following full multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment by a CDC Part 2: 3. Child of primary school age (i.e. 4-11 years) 4. No concerns about the child’s social communication, and/or possible ASD. Children with these difficulties may take part in the study but results will not be included within 'typically developing' group analysis. 5. No developmental diagnoses such as learning difficulties, ADHD or Developmental Coordination Disorder. Children with these difficulties may take part in study but results will not be included within 'typically developing' group analysis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Part 1: 1. No concerns about social communication or diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder 2. Not under care of a CDC. 3. Children who speak English as a second language 4. Non-verbal 5. Severe learning difficulties Part 2: 6. Children who speak English as a second language 7. Non-verbal 8. Severe learning difficulties
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Number of incorrect responses to questions recorded in the app. These data will be used to calculate sensitivity and specificity of the game in detecting possible autism. 2. Characteristics of ASD in children attending the clinic who have been diagnosed with an ASD assessed using the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and comments made by children while paying Pirates recorded on an observation schedule | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed