Background There is an increasing need for culturally competent interventions for
individuals with ASD. Given the dynamic relationship between culture and social behavior …

Introduction. Research about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in sub-Saharan Africa is
sparse and limited. However, research studies coming from Nigeria in West Africa as a …

FR Volkmar (ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, https://doi. org/10.1007/978-
3-319-91280-6 home that may be poisonous. Both at home and school, the Poison Control …

A narrative assessment is the analysis of a story told by an individual to assess language
and communication. A narrative can be used to measure pragmatic language use because it …

This paper presents a narrative review of current knowledge on autism in Africa, including
prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and the impact of social and cultural factors on families and …

Few autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screening tools have been developed and validated in
Africa. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Social …

A narrative assessment is the analysis of a story told by an individual to assess language
and communication. A narrative can be used to measure pragmatic language use because it …

Research evidence is required to guide health policy and capacity development on specific
health condition. Despite the high prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) …

There are many well-developed screening tools for both intellectual disabilities and autism,
but they may not be culturally appropriate for use within Africa. Our specific aims were to …

Background The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has increased over the
recent years; however, little is known about the experience of parents of children with autism …