Familial, Social and Environmental Risk Factors in Autism: A Case-Control Study

Jahan, AA; Rezina-Parvin, S Z; Bugum, D

doi:10.3329/bmrcb.v40i3.25233

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“…These findings were consistent with the study conducted in Bangladesh to clarify the association between risk and autism for families, communities, and the environment. They found that the diagnosis of autism is closely connected to excessive watching of TV and the insufficient ability to social interaction and poor contact with family members in early childhood [35]. #Non-autistic children included here were those of the high-risk group The degree of the attachment of the child to TV was assessed by the degree of irritability of the child when restrained from viewing TV detected by the caregiver **Statistically significant Also, in agreement with these findings, the study conducted in Thailand to analyze the level and degree of television consumption in children with ASD relative to typically developed subjects identified a greater incidence of television viewing in autistic children than children with typical development.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of autism spectrum disorders in preschool children in Sharkia, Egypt: a community-based study

Yousef

Roshdy

Fattah

et al. 2021

Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Background Lateness in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) results in significant disability and pressure on affected children and their families. We aimed to detect the preschool children who have high-risk criteria for ASD in Sharkia Governorate in Egypt and assess the prevalence and risk factors of ASD. A cross-sectional community-based study was done in 39 kindergartens throughout Sharkia Governorate, Egypt, using a multi-stage random sampling technique. The study included two phases, the screening phase, where 3722 preschool children were screened by Modified Check List for Toddlers/Revised (M-CHAT-R), and the diagnostic phase where the diagnosis of ASD among the high-risk children was made according to the research diagnostic criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5) of ASD administrated by experienced psychiatrists and the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). Results This study showed that 2.8% of children were at high risk for ASD. The prevalence of ASD in Sharkia Governorate was 5.4/1000. The significant risk factors for the disorder were the presence of factories near the house, first and middle child order, congenital anomalies, child medication during the first year of life, child chronic medical condition, child attachment to TV, a medical condition affecting mother during pregnancy, and psychiatric disorders history in the family. Conclusion Autism spectrum disorder is prevalent in preschool children in Sharkia, Egypt, and multiple risk factors contribute to this prevalence.

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Prevalence and risk factors of autism spectrum disorders in preschool children in Sharkia, Egypt: a community-based study

Yousef

Roshdy

Fattah

et al. 2021

Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Intensive early screen exposure as a causal factor for symptoms of autistic spectrum disorder: The case for «Virtual autism»

Harlé¹

2019

Trends in Neuroscience and Education

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Screen Media and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review

Slobodin

Heffler

Davidovitch

2019

J Dev Behav Pediatr

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Objective: Previous studies suggest that psychiatric disorders are associated with problematic use of screen media. This article systematically reviews the literature on the associations between screen media and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The review uses the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Method: Electronic databases were searched from inception to April 2018, using the term “ASD/autism” along with one of the following terms: “screen time”/“media”/“computer”/“phone”/“television”/“video game.” Results: A total of 16 studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies support the view that children and adolescents with ASD are exposed to more screen time than their typically developing peers or other clinical groups and that the exposure starts at a younger age. The content and context of screen use (e.g., with parents vs alone) may affect the behaviors associated with media exposure. Correlates and long-term consequences of early screen exposure (before the age of 3 years) remain largely unexamined. Conclusion: The current review provides important information about how ASD is associated with screen use and exposure. Future longitudinal research should examine the impact of early screen exposure on child development while accounting for potential moderating environmental factors (e.g., socioeconomic status, parent-child relationship). This will help determine whether—and if so, how much—exposure is detrimental and allow appropriate recommendations and interventions related to screen time among children with ASD.

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Familial, Social and Environmental Risk Factors in Autism: A Case-Control Study

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Prevalence and risk factors of autism spectrum disorders in preschool children in Sharkia, Egypt: a community-based study

Prevalence and risk factors of autism spectrum disorders in preschool children in Sharkia, Egypt: a community-based study

Intensive early screen exposure as a causal factor for symptoms of autistic spectrum disorder: The case for «Virtual autism»

Screen Media and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review

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