Autism Spectrum Screening Instrument (M-Chat) in Day Centers in the City of Iranduba-AM: Application and Its Significance

Authors

  • Cristianne Confessor Castilho Lopes University of Joinville Region, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
  • Rayssa Figueiredo Magalhães Santiago Nilton Lins University, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Adriana Auzier Loureiro Barbosa Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Thalyssa Figueiredo Magalhães University of the State of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Aline Garcia Farias University of the State of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Ananias Nogueira Mendes Nilton Lins University, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Karen Aline Brandão Campos Abtibol University of the State of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Moisés Abtibol Machado Nilton Lins University- Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Ana Carla Queiroz de Morais University of the State of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Fernanda Albuquerque da Silva University of the State of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Maria Helena Rego Martins University of the State of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
  • Larissa Magalhães Figueiredo UniNorte University Center- Rio Branco, AC, Brazil.
  • Miriam Sabino de Oliveira Pereira Vale do Sapucaí University, Pouso Alegre, MG, Brazil.
  • Claudio Rodrigo Maia Santos Amazon University of Pando, Cobija-Pando, Bolivia.
  • Bruno Alves Menezes de Lima University of Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
  • Ana Lang Botticelli Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
  • Ricardo Wagner Botticelli Interamerican Open University, Rosario, Argentina.
  • Rodayne Khouri Nascimento Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
  • José Francisco Dalcin Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
  • Renato Afonso Salgado Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
  • Vinicius Soriano de Brito Interamerican Open University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Izabela de Souza Campos Nogueira Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
  • Maria Julia Mesquita Interamerican Open University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Flávia Martins Interamerican Open University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Youssef Elias Ammar University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cidhr/v1/19332D

Keywords:

ASD, autism, M-chat

Abstract

This chapter investigated the application of M-Chat method in children with autism spectrum disorder who did not have an early diagnosis, in four daycares in the city of Iranduba/AM.

Autism is one of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders known as pervasive developmental disorders. These disorders are characterized by three core deficits: impaired communication, impaired reciprocal social interaction and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors or interests. This is a cross-sectional, quantitative study, with application of a questionnaire, however, specifically to measure behavioral criteria compatible with autistic spectrum disorder.

The method used for data collection was a modified version of the checklist for Autism in Toddlers, known as M-Chat. Specifically targeted were 116 children between ages 24 and 36 months who were at scholar age compatible with Maternal 1 and 2 respectively. In order to reveal the number of children with suspected Autistic Spectrum Disorder - ASD, without early diagnosis, in daycare centers in Iranduba-AM, teachers and guardians of 116 children in four municipal daycare centers in the city of Iranduba-AM were interviewed. Results yielded those 10 possible cases of ASD existed within this group; these individuals then underwent further evaluation by specialists at Psychosocial Care Center in Iranduba - AM called CAPS where 6 diagnoses of ASD were made: 5 females and only one male; results were contradictory to previous studies citing higher prevalence rates among males. The analysis of cases diagnosed in the target population of our study revealed a prevalence of 5.17 cases per 100 children. The cause for this outcome, as well as the potential tangible augmentation in global occurrence, remains unidentified.

 Despite being regarded as a useful tool for research purposes based on our findings, it should be noted that accurate identification could not have been achieved without the involvement of attentive educators assisted by observant parents whose eagerness significantly contributed towards promoting early detection among affected children thus facilitating improved outcomes post-diagnosis intervention efforts.

Published

2023-06-30

How to Cite

Cristianne Confessor Castilho Lopes, Rayssa Figueiredo Magalhães Santiago, Adriana Auzier Loureiro Barbosa, Thalyssa Figueiredo Magalhães, Aline Garcia Farias, Ananias Nogueira Mendes, … Youssef Elias Ammar. (2023). Autism Spectrum Screening Instrument (M-Chat) in Day Centers in the City of Iranduba-AM: Application and Its Significance . Current Innovations in Disease and Health Research Vol. 1, 143–166. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cidhr/v1/19332D

Issue

Current Innovations in Disease and Health Research Vol. 1

Section

Chapters