KHẢO SÁT TỶ LỆ TRẺ 24-36 THÁNG CÓ BIỂU HIỆN RỐI LOẠN PHỔ TỰ KỶ BẰNG THANG ĐIỂM MCHAT-R và MCHAT-R/F TẠI CÁC TRƯỜNG MẦM NON CÔNG LẬP THÀNH PHỐ NAM ĐỊNH

Abstract

Objective: Survey the rate of children 24-36 months with sign of autism spectrum disorder by MCHAT-R and MCHAT- R/F scores at public preschools of Nam Dinh city in 2022. Methods:a cross-sectional descriptive study in 536 children 24-36 months using the MCHAT-R scale evaluated by parents and the MCHAT-R/F scale evaluated by a health workers. Results: the percentage of children being screened accounted for 83.8% of the total number of children attending kindergartens; 44 children (8.21%) were positive for MCHAT-R; 14 children (accounting for 32.56% of 44 children) were positive for MCHAT-R/F; 7 children (1.31%) were diagnosed with ASD. The questions in the MCHAT-R scale with a high positive rate are: question 3 (47.73%), 8 (47.73%);  9 (45.45%); 11 (43.18%). Conclusion: The rage of children with signs of autism spectrum disorder (MCHAT-R positive) accounted for 8.21%. The MCHAT-R and MCHAT-R/F scales can be applied to early screening for autism spectrum disorders for children 24-36 months.