El trastorno del espectro autista en la Unión Europea (ASDEU)

  1. Posada de la Paz, Manuel 1
  2. Canal-Bedia, Ricardo 2
  1. 1 Instituto de Salud Carlos III
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    Instituto de Salud Carlos III

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/00ca2c886

  2. 2 Universidad de Salamanca
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    Universidad de Salamanca

    Salamanca, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02f40zc51

Journal:
Siglo Cero: Revista Española sobre Discapacidad Intelectual

ISSN: 2530-0350

Year of publication: 2021

Volume: 52

Issue: 2

Pages: 43-59

Type: Article

DOI: 10.14201/SCERO20215224359 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

The improving support services for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families in Europe requires knowledge of their epidemiological status, as well as the identification of the most effective experiences and procedures for detection, diagnosis, treatment and support that are most valued by the recipients of these services. The project “Autism Spectrum Disorder in the European Union” (ASDEU) has promoted between 2014 and 2018 a set of research strategies that have allowed the application of a public health model to ASD focused on prevalence estimation methods, early detection programs and the improvement of diagnosis and early intervention. This article presents a summary of the results obtained, as well as the main conclusions. It highlights the need to set up a comprehensive system based on ASD population registries, which provides a systematic information about the ASD prevalence in Europe; likewise, the article proposes to strengthen detection strategies to make it more systematic at a population level; to improve diagnostic processes so that they are faster, include information on the support needs of the person and incorporate families; and to promote early intervention with greater participation of families and linkage to the child’s regular setting.

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