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2011
- handle: 10670/1.y9iger
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- doi: 10.1177/1362361309354756
- PUBMED: 20876167
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Autism diagnosis French diagnostic system parents' perceptions changes in the diagnostic processSujets proches
Medical examinations (Diagnosis) Diseases--Diagnosis Diseases--Testing Examinations, Medical (Diagnosis) Medical diagnosis Medical tests (Diagnosis)Citer ce document
Brigitte Chamak et al., « The autism diagnostic experiences of French parents. », HAL-SHS : sociologie, ID : 10.1177/1362361309354756
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This survey focused on French parents' views of the diagnostic process relating to their child with autism. Data were collected on the age at diagnosis, the time taken to obtain a diagnosis and the difficulties encountered. Questionnaires filled in by the parents (n = 248) and in-depth interviews (n = 43) were analyzed in order to obtain quantitative and qualitative results. The ages of the children ranged from 4 to 45. This approach enabled us to compare the practices of professionals now and in the past. The mean age of diagnosis was 10 ± 8 years from 1960 to 1990, 5 ± 3 years from 1990 to 2005 (3 ± 1 from 2003 to 2005). The results showed that the mean delays between first consultation and diagnosis were reduced. Regarding the way the diagnosis was announced, 63% of the parents of children with autism and 93% of the parents of adults with autism were dissatisfied. We discuss the parents' reactions and the changes in the diagnostic process.