Is Screening For Autism Accurate?

Is Screening For Autism Accurate?

First large-scale study of universal screening for autism raises questions about accuracy. In the first large, real-world study of universal screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers, researchers have found that the most widely used and researched screening tool is less accurate than shown in previous studies conducted in research laboratory settings. The new study also revealed significant disparities in detecting early autism symptoms in minority, urban and low-income children. Source 5y.