In 2019, the American Psychiatric Association proposed that the definition of autism spectrum be narrowed. Under their definition, a person needs to exhibit three deficits in social interaction and at least two repetitive behaviors. This proposal is a much stricter standard than previously used. Assuming no changes in diagnosis and reporting, would the more stringent definition
increase or decrease the incidence of this disorder?
Justify your answer?
Increase or decrease the prevalence of this disorder?
Justify your answer?
Increased : In 2019 incidence report of ASD is higher than in the general population. there is 10% of children with ASD with other disorder, it increased 10times of incidence compared with the general population.
Decreased : autism spectrum disorder among children age 4 years provides the prevalence of disorder that progresses decreasing the age of identification of ASD. It is a decrease in the prevalence of three sites that contributed data for surveillance in the past 3 years with available data sources.
In 2019, the American Psychiatric Association proposed that the definition of autism spectrum be narrowed. Under...
Question 1A: Briefly discuss the difference between crude rates and age-standardized rates. Discuss one advantage of using age-standardized rates over crude rates. (4pts) Question 1B: In 2019, the American Psychiatric Association proposed that the definition of autism spectrum be narrowed. Under their definition, a person needs to exhibit three deficits in social interaction and at least two repetitive behaviors. This proposal is a much stricter standard than previously used. Assuming no changes in diagnosis and reporting, would the more stringent...