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Lai, Kelly Y. C.; Yuen, Emily C. W.; Hung, Se Fong; Leung, Patrick W. L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
This study examines the psychometric properties of the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) in the context of DSM-5 in a sample of Chinese children. Using re-mapped ADI-R items and algorithms matched to DSM-5 criteria, and administering to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with and without intellectual disability,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Observation
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Wang, Ji; Hedley, Darren; Bury, Simon M.; Barbaro, Josephine – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Screening for autism spectrum disorder is the first step toward early detection and diagnosis, thereby impacting the likelihood of children accessing early intervention and, importantly, improving long-term outcomes. This systematic review aimed to (a) establish a clear baseline of autism spectrum disorder screening tools currently used throughout…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Screening Tests, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification
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Yan, Weili; Siegert, Richard J.; Zhou, Hao; Zou, Xiaobing; Wu, Lijie; Luo, Xuerong; Li, Tingyu; Huang, Yi; Guan, Hongyan; Chen, Xiang; Mao, Meng; Xia, Kun; Zhang, Lan; Li, Erzhen; Li, Chunpei; Zhang, Xudong; Zhou, Yuanfeng; Shih, Andy; Fombonne, Eric; Zheng, Yi; Han, Jisheng; Sun, Zhongsheng; Jiang, Yong-hui; Wang, Yi – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
The recent adaptation of a Chinese parent version of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale showed the Modified Chinese Autism Spectrum Rating Scale to be reliable and valid for use in China. The aim of this study was to test the Modified Chinese Autism Spectrum Rating Scale for fit to the Rasch model. We analysed data from a previous study of the…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Parent Attitudes, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Sun, Xiang; Allison, Carrie; Auyeung, Bonnie; Zhang, Zhixiang; Matthews, Fiona E.; Baron-Cohen, Simon; Brayne, Carol – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
Research to date in mainland China has mainly focused on children with autistic disorder rather than Autism Spectrum Conditions and the diagnosis largely depended on clinical judgment without the use of diagnostic instruments. Whether children who have been diagnosed in China before meet the diagnostic criteria of Autism Spectrum Conditions is not…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis
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Zheng, Yuzhu; Maude, Susan P.; Brotherson, Mary Jane; Merritts, Ashley – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2016
Research highlights the importance of early childhood intervention (ECI) for children with disabilities, and there is an increasing interest in China with respect to research on ECI. However, little research exists exploring the experience of families of young children with disabilities receiving ECI services and supports in China. The purpose of…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Disabilities, Qualitative Research, Foreign Countries
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Song, Zheng; Giannotti, Tierney; Reichow, Brian – Infants and Young Children, 2013
Although there is growing recognition of the global impact of autism spectrum disorders, much less is known about the condition outside of North America and Western Europe. In this study, we surveyed 49 parents who had a child with an autism spectrum disorder in China and about their experiences with diagnosis, intervention, and resource support.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Surveys
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McCabe, Helen – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2008
Although there is some reported research on the experiences of parents who have children with autism, very little is known about the experiences of parents in other countries--specifically, China. This study investigated the perspectives of parents on their experiences having children with autism in that country. Seventy eight parents completed…
Descriptors: Autism, Questionnaires, Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes
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Xie, Z.-H.; Bo, S.-Y.; Zhang, X.-T.; Liu, M.; Zhang, Z.-X.; Yang, X.-L.; Ji, S.-R.; Yan, H.; Sui, X.-L.; Na, X.; Guo, S.-H.; Wu, Z.-L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Objectives: To understand the current status of intellectually disabled children and the prevalence of intellectual disability (ID) in children aged 0-6 years and its risk factors, and to provide scientific evidence to formulate relevant policies for helping intellectually disabled children. Methods: Multiphase, stratified, unequal proportional…
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Retardation, Screening Tests, Risk
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Clark, Elaine; Zhou, Zheng – Psychology in the Schools, 2005
It has been only in the past decade that autism has been widely recognized among Chinese service providers. As a result, there are few professionals who are trained to treat the disorder. Although efforts are currently under way to determine the prevalence of autism in China, to date there are no reliable data that indicate the magnitude of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sensory Integration, Private Schools, Hospitals