J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2019 Aug;58(3):192-201. 10.4306/jknpa.2019.58.3.192.

Screening Instruments for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mini Review

• Lee N
• Hong Y
• Kim Y

• KMID: 2456599
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4306/jknpa.2019.58.3.192

Abstract

Most screening instruments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been developed and evaluated in western countries. Therefore, difficulties are often experienced when using these instruments because of the cultural differences in the symptoms of ASD. This paper reviews the screening instruments for ASD used in South Korea and explores a new direction in the screening of ASD in South Korea. Among the many published screening instruments for ASD, the screening instruments with a validated Korean version were chosen and reviewed. A total of nine autism-screening instruments met the criteria for the inclusion criteria. Nine screening instruments were summarized and the direction for the Korean version of screening instruments was discussed.

Keyword

Autism spectrum disorder; Autism screening instruments; Korean version; Review

MeSH Terms

Autism Spectrum Disorder*
Autistic Disorder*
Korea
Mass Screening*

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