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Autism community priorities in diverse low-resource settings: A country-wide scoping exercise in India / Sreerupa CHAKRABARTY ; Rajanya NANDI ; Rakshita SHEKHAR ; Sakhi SINGHI ; Shoba NAYAR ; Jai Ranjan RAM ; Shaneel MUKERJI ; Bhismadev CHAKRABARTI in Autism, 28-1 (January 2024)
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Titre : Autism community priorities in diverse low-resource settings: A country-wide scoping exercise in India Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sreerupa CHAKRABARTY, Auteur ; Rajanya NANDI, Auteur ; Rakshita SHEKHAR, Auteur ; Sakhi SINGHI, Auteur ; Shoba NAYAR, Auteur ; Jai Ranjan RAM, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Bhismadev CHAKRABARTI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.187?198 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders global low- and middle-income country stakeholder consultation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : While studies to map the priorities of the autistic community have been undertaken in some high-income countries, there has been little or no such systematic assessment in the global south. India alone is home to an estimated >5?million autistic individuals. To address this gap in the literature, this study conducted a survey of the Indian autism community on their priorities for three areas: skills training, intervention and research. Individuals with a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and parents/guardians of autistic individuals were invited to take part in the study. Data from 280 respondents were collected online and followed up with interviews on a subset (n?=?40) chosen through stratified random selection. Results highlighted a unanimous prioritisation for self-help skills as the most important area in skills training, as it was considered the foundation for acquiring all other skills. Speech and language therapy was identified as the most important intervention for autistic individuals. Within research, identifying the most effective ways for the community to support autistic people was given the topmost priority. Researchers, clinicians and policymakers may use these insights to develop services and shape future research that is more in accord with the community?s needs. Lay abstract It is vital to directly engage with the autism community in order to develop better services and drive the research agenda. While some studies in high-income countries have mapped the priorities of the autism community, there is a severe dearth of such efforts in the global south. Five?million autistic individuals are estimated to live in India alone, and there has been little effort to map their priorities. Moreover, studies in high-income countries focused largely on research priorities, and not so much on skills training and interventions. Keeping these needs in mind, we conducted an online survey followed by an in-depth conversation with parents of autistic children and autistic adults drawn from across India. We found that the respondents reported self-help skills to be the most important for training, as they considered it fundamental for every other aspect of life. Speech and language therapy was considered to be the highest intervention priority for this group, highlighting the importance of social communication. Mental health counselling was also considered to be a high priority, but several parents identified it as being more relevant for themselves rather than for their children. Within research, the topmost priority was to understand ways in which the community can better support autistic people. We hope that these findings will help researchers, policymakers and service providers to be able to make well-informed decisions, develop relevant services and shape future research. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231154067 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519
in Autism > 28-1 (January 2024) . - p.187?198[article] Autism community priorities in diverse low-resource settings: A country-wide scoping exercise in India [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sreerupa CHAKRABARTY, Auteur ; Rajanya NANDI, Auteur ; Rakshita SHEKHAR, Auteur ; Sakhi SINGHI, Auteur ; Shoba NAYAR, Auteur ; Jai Ranjan RAM, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Bhismadev CHAKRABARTI, Auteur . - p.187?198.
in Autism > 28-1 (January 2024) . - p.187?198
Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders global low- and middle-income country stakeholder consultation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : While studies to map the priorities of the autistic community have been undertaken in some high-income countries, there has been little or no such systematic assessment in the global south. India alone is home to an estimated >5?million autistic individuals. To address this gap in the literature, this study conducted a survey of the Indian autism community on their priorities for three areas: skills training, intervention and research. Individuals with a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and parents/guardians of autistic individuals were invited to take part in the study. Data from 280 respondents were collected online and followed up with interviews on a subset (n?=?40) chosen through stratified random selection. Results highlighted a unanimous prioritisation for self-help skills as the most important area in skills training, as it was considered the foundation for acquiring all other skills. Speech and language therapy was identified as the most important intervention for autistic individuals. Within research, identifying the most effective ways for the community to support autistic people was given the topmost priority. Researchers, clinicians and policymakers may use these insights to develop services and shape future research that is more in accord with the community?s needs. Lay abstract It is vital to directly engage with the autism community in order to develop better services and drive the research agenda. While some studies in high-income countries have mapped the priorities of the autism community, there is a severe dearth of such efforts in the global south. Five?million autistic individuals are estimated to live in India alone, and there has been little effort to map their priorities. Moreover, studies in high-income countries focused largely on research priorities, and not so much on skills training and interventions. Keeping these needs in mind, we conducted an online survey followed by an in-depth conversation with parents of autistic children and autistic adults drawn from across India. We found that the respondents reported self-help skills to be the most important for training, as they considered it fundamental for every other aspect of life. Speech and language therapy was considered to be the highest intervention priority for this group, highlighting the importance of social communication. Mental health counselling was also considered to be a high priority, but several parents identified it as being more relevant for themselves rather than for their children. Within research, the topmost priority was to understand ways in which the community can better support autistic people. We hope that these findings will help researchers, policymakers and service providers to be able to make well-informed decisions, develop relevant services and shape future research. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231154067 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519 Development of a standardized set of outcomes for autism spectrum disorder: The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) / Ivy CHONG ; Zofia DAS-GUPTA ; Claudia Bandeira DE LIMA ; Dennis DIXON ; Svyatoslav DOVBNYA ; Ellen FITTRO ; Peter GERHARDT ; Weihe HUANG ; Braden JOSEPHSON ; DAN LI ; Neil MARTIN ; Shaneel MUKERJI ; Kristine RODRIGUEZ ; Hanna RUE ; Kim STRUNK ; Jonathan TARBOX ; Yagnesh VADGAMA ; Amber VALENTINO ; Javier VIRUES-ORTEGA ; Sandra WILLIS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 117 (September 2024)
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Titre : Development of a standardized set of outcomes for autism spectrum disorder: The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ivy CHONG, Auteur ; Zofia DAS-GUPTA, Auteur ; Claudia Bandeira DE LIMA, Auteur ; Dennis DIXON, Auteur ; Svyatoslav DOVBNYA, Auteur ; Ellen FITTRO, Auteur ; Peter GERHARDT, Auteur ; Weihe HUANG, Auteur ; Braden JOSEPHSON, Auteur ; DAN LI, Auteur ; Neil MARTIN, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Kristine RODRIGUEZ, Auteur ; Hanna RUE, Auteur ; Kim STRUNK, Auteur ; Jonathan TARBOX, Auteur ; Yagnesh VADGAMA, Auteur ; Amber VALENTINO, Auteur ; Javier VIRUES-ORTEGA, Auteur ; Sandra WILLIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102451 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD Outcomes Social communication Repetitive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by persistent deficits in reciprocal social interaction, communication, and restricted, repetitive, behaviour, that are atypical or excessive for the individual?s age and sociocultural context (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th ed TR.; 2022). The rate of ASD continues to increase and remains a concern due to inequitable access to diagnosis and quality services. A lack of standardization in assessment and treatment presents further difficulty in benchmarking and improving care. Method The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) recruited a Working Group (WG) of 20 subject matter experts, including researchers, clinicians, policy makers, and lived-experience experts to identify a minimum set of measurable outcomes along with case mix variables (i.e., risk adjustment factors). A proposed set of Patient Centered Outcome Measures (henceforth known as the ASD Set) was identified and endorsed using a modified Delphi process to reach consensus. Results The WG took into consideration variation in global health, social care and educational systems were considered to ensure implementation of the ASD Set is feasible. The Set includes a core set of measurable outcomes (i.e., domains) that include core symptoms, daily functioning, accessibility, and support. Conclusions The ICHOM ASD Set is a scientifically-sound, internationally vetted tool that will enable assessment of care for individuals with ASD that can facilitate targeted, person-centered clinical and social inclusion strategies. Large scale implementation and use should generate standardized data describing the individual's health and wellbeing that can inform decision-making, quality improvement and best-practices insights. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102451 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=534
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 117 (September 2024) . - p.102451[article] Development of a standardized set of outcomes for autism spectrum disorder: The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ivy CHONG, Auteur ; Zofia DAS-GUPTA, Auteur ; Claudia Bandeira DE LIMA, Auteur ; Dennis DIXON, Auteur ; Svyatoslav DOVBNYA, Auteur ; Ellen FITTRO, Auteur ; Peter GERHARDT, Auteur ; Weihe HUANG, Auteur ; Braden JOSEPHSON, Auteur ; DAN LI, Auteur ; Neil MARTIN, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Kristine RODRIGUEZ, Auteur ; Hanna RUE, Auteur ; Kim STRUNK, Auteur ; Jonathan TARBOX, Auteur ; Yagnesh VADGAMA, Auteur ; Amber VALENTINO, Auteur ; Javier VIRUES-ORTEGA, Auteur ; Sandra WILLIS, Auteur . - p.102451.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 117 (September 2024) . - p.102451
Mots-clés : ASD Outcomes Social communication Repetitive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by persistent deficits in reciprocal social interaction, communication, and restricted, repetitive, behaviour, that are atypical or excessive for the individual?s age and sociocultural context (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th ed TR.; 2022). The rate of ASD continues to increase and remains a concern due to inequitable access to diagnosis and quality services. A lack of standardization in assessment and treatment presents further difficulty in benchmarking and improving care. Method The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) recruited a Working Group (WG) of 20 subject matter experts, including researchers, clinicians, policy makers, and lived-experience experts to identify a minimum set of measurable outcomes along with case mix variables (i.e., risk adjustment factors). A proposed set of Patient Centered Outcome Measures (henceforth known as the ASD Set) was identified and endorsed using a modified Delphi process to reach consensus. Results The WG took into consideration variation in global health, social care and educational systems were considered to ensure implementation of the ASD Set is feasible. The Set includes a core set of measurable outcomes (i.e., domains) that include core symptoms, daily functioning, accessibility, and support. Conclusions The ICHOM ASD Set is a scientifically-sound, internationally vetted tool that will enable assessment of care for individuals with ASD that can facilitate targeted, person-centered clinical and social inclusion strategies. Large scale implementation and use should generate standardized data describing the individual's health and wellbeing that can inform decision-making, quality improvement and best-practices insights. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102451 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=534 Fronto-Temporal Connectivity is Preserved During Sung but Not Spoken Word Listening, Across the Autism Spectrum / Megha SHARDA in Autism Research, 8-2 (April 2015)
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Titre : Fronto-Temporal Connectivity is Preserved During Sung but Not Spoken Word Listening, Across the Autism Spectrum Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Megha SHARDA, Auteur ; Rashi MIDHA, Auteur ; Supriya MALIK, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Nandini C. SINGH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.174-186 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : functional MRI diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) cognitive neuroscience pediatrics Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Co-occurrence of preserved musical function with language and socio-communicative impairments is a common but understudied feature of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Given the significant overlap in neural organization of these processes, investigating brain mechanisms underlying speech and music may not only help dissociate the nature of these auditory processes in ASD but also provide a neurobiological basis for development of interventions. Using a passive-listening functional magnetic resonance imaging paradigm with spoken words, sung words and piano tones, we found that 22 children with ASD, with varying levels of functioning, activated bilateral temporal brain networks during sung-word perception, similarly to an age and gender-matched control group. In contrast, spoken-word perception was right-lateralized in ASD and elicited reduced inferior frontal gyrus (IFG) activity which varied as a function of language ability. Diffusion tensor imaging analysis reflected reduced integrity of the left hemisphere fronto-temporal tract in the ASD group and further showed that the hypoactivation in IFG was predicted by integrity of this tract. Subsequent psychophysiological interactions revealed that functional fronto-temporal connectivity, disrupted during spoken-word perception, was preserved during sung-word listening in ASD, suggesting alternate mechanisms of speech and music processing in ASD. Our results thus demonstrate the ability of song to overcome the structural deficit for speech across the autism spectrum and provide a mechanistic basis for efficacy of song-based interventions in ASD. Autism Res 2015, 8: 174–186. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1437 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=256
in Autism Research > 8-2 (April 2015) . - p.174-186[article] Fronto-Temporal Connectivity is Preserved During Sung but Not Spoken Word Listening, Across the Autism Spectrum [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Megha SHARDA, Auteur ; Rashi MIDHA, Auteur ; Supriya MALIK, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Nandini C. SINGH, Auteur . - p.174-186.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism Research > 8-2 (April 2015) . - p.174-186
Mots-clés : functional MRI diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) cognitive neuroscience pediatrics Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Co-occurrence of preserved musical function with language and socio-communicative impairments is a common but understudied feature of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Given the significant overlap in neural organization of these processes, investigating brain mechanisms underlying speech and music may not only help dissociate the nature of these auditory processes in ASD but also provide a neurobiological basis for development of interventions. Using a passive-listening functional magnetic resonance imaging paradigm with spoken words, sung words and piano tones, we found that 22 children with ASD, with varying levels of functioning, activated bilateral temporal brain networks during sung-word perception, similarly to an age and gender-matched control group. In contrast, spoken-word perception was right-lateralized in ASD and elicited reduced inferior frontal gyrus (IFG) activity which varied as a function of language ability. Diffusion tensor imaging analysis reflected reduced integrity of the left hemisphere fronto-temporal tract in the ASD group and further showed that the hypoactivation in IFG was predicted by integrity of this tract. Subsequent psychophysiological interactions revealed that functional fronto-temporal connectivity, disrupted during spoken-word perception, was preserved during sung-word listening in ASD, suggesting alternate mechanisms of speech and music processing in ASD. Our results thus demonstrate the ability of song to overcome the structural deficit for speech across the autism spectrum and provide a mechanistic basis for efficacy of song-based interventions in ASD. Autism Res 2015, 8: 174–186. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1437 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=256 Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and autistic symptoms in a school-based cohort of children in Kolkata, India / Alokananda RUDRA in Autism Research, 10-10 (October 2017)
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Titre : Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and autistic symptoms in a school-based cohort of children in Kolkata, India Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Alokananda RUDRA, Auteur ; Matthew K. BELMONTE, Auteur ; Parmeet Kaur SONI, Auteur ; Saoni BANERJEE, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Bhismadev CHAKRABARTI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1597-1605 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : low and middle income countries autism children epidemiology prevalence assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite housing ?18% of the world's population, India does not yet have an estimate of prevalence of autism. This study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of autism in a selected population of school-children in India. N?=?11,849 children (mean age?=?5.9 [SD?=?1.3], 39.5% females) were selected from various school types from three boroughs in Kolkata, India. Parents/caregivers and teachers filled in the social and communication disorders checklist (SCDC). Children meeting cutoff on parent-reported SCDC were followed up with the social communication questionnaire (SCQ). SCQ-positive children were administered the autism diagnostic observation schedule (ADOS). Teacher report on SCDC was available on all 11,849 children. Parent-report SCDC scores were obtained for 5,947 children. Mean scores on teacher SCDC were significantly lower than parent SCDC. Out of 1,247 SCDC-positive children, 882 answered the SCQ, of whom 124 met the cutoff score of 15. Six of these children met criteria for autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or broader autism spectrum on the ADOS. The weighted estimate of supra-threshold SCQ scores was 3.54% (CI: 2.88–4.3%). The weighted prevalence estimate of positive scores (for broader autism spectrum?+?ASD?+?autism) was 0.23% (0.07–0.46%). As ?20% children in this state are known to be out of the school system, and ASD prevalence is likely to be higher in this group, this estimate is likely to represent the lower-bound of the true prevalence. This study provides preliminary data on the prevalence of broader-spectrum autism and supra-threshold autistic traits in a population sample of school children in Eastern India. Autism Res 2017, 10: 1597–1605. ©2017 The Authors Autism Research published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of International Society for Autism Research En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1812 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=322
in Autism Research > 10-10 (October 2017) . - p.1597-1605[article] Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and autistic symptoms in a school-based cohort of children in Kolkata, India [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Alokananda RUDRA, Auteur ; Matthew K. BELMONTE, Auteur ; Parmeet Kaur SONI, Auteur ; Saoni BANERJEE, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Bhismadev CHAKRABARTI, Auteur . - p.1597-1605.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism Research > 10-10 (October 2017) . - p.1597-1605
Mots-clés : low and middle income countries autism children epidemiology prevalence assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite housing ?18% of the world's population, India does not yet have an estimate of prevalence of autism. This study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of autism in a selected population of school-children in India. N?=?11,849 children (mean age?=?5.9 [SD?=?1.3], 39.5% females) were selected from various school types from three boroughs in Kolkata, India. Parents/caregivers and teachers filled in the social and communication disorders checklist (SCDC). Children meeting cutoff on parent-reported SCDC were followed up with the social communication questionnaire (SCQ). SCQ-positive children were administered the autism diagnostic observation schedule (ADOS). Teacher report on SCDC was available on all 11,849 children. Parent-report SCDC scores were obtained for 5,947 children. Mean scores on teacher SCDC were significantly lower than parent SCDC. Out of 1,247 SCDC-positive children, 882 answered the SCQ, of whom 124 met the cutoff score of 15. Six of these children met criteria for autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or broader autism spectrum on the ADOS. The weighted estimate of supra-threshold SCQ scores was 3.54% (CI: 2.88–4.3%). The weighted prevalence estimate of positive scores (for broader autism spectrum?+?ASD?+?autism) was 0.23% (0.07–0.46%). As ?20% children in this state are known to be out of the school system, and ASD prevalence is likely to be higher in this group, this estimate is likely to represent the lower-bound of the true prevalence. This study provides preliminary data on the prevalence of broader-spectrum autism and supra-threshold autistic traits in a population sample of school children in Eastern India. Autism Res 2017, 10: 1597–1605. ©2017 The Authors Autism Research published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of International Society for Autism Research En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1812 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=322 Translation and Usability of Autism Screening and Diagnostic Tools for Autism Spectrum Conditions in India / Alokananda RUDRA in Autism Research, 7-5 (October 2014)
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Titre : Translation and Usability of Autism Screening and Diagnostic Tools for Autism Spectrum Conditions in India Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Alokananda RUDRA, Auteur ; Saoni BANERJEE, Auteur ; Nidhi SINGHAL, Auteur ; Merry BARUA, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Bhismadev CHAKRABARTI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.598-607 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : screening global mental health translation cultural Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a critical need for screening and diagnostic tools (SDT) for autism spectrum conditions (ASC) in regional languages in South Asia. To address this, we translated four widely used SDT (Social Communication Disorder Checklist, Autism Spectrum Quotient, Social Communication Questionnaire, and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) into Bengali and Hindi, two main regional languages (??360 million speakers), and tested their usability in children with and without ASC. We found a significant difference in scores between children with ASC (n?=?45 in Bengali, n?=?40 in Hindi) and typically developing children (n?=?43 in Bengali, n?=?42 in Hindi) on all SDTs. These results demonstrate that these SDTs are usable in South Asia, and constitute an important resource for epidemiology research and clinical diagnosis in the region. Autism Res 2014, 7: 598–607. © 2014 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1404 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=241
in Autism Research > 7-5 (October 2014) . - p.598-607[article] Translation and Usability of Autism Screening and Diagnostic Tools for Autism Spectrum Conditions in India [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Alokananda RUDRA, Auteur ; Saoni BANERJEE, Auteur ; Nidhi SINGHAL, Auteur ; Merry BARUA, Auteur ; Shaneel MUKERJI, Auteur ; Bhismadev CHAKRABARTI, Auteur . - p.598-607.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism Research > 7-5 (October 2014) . - p.598-607
Mots-clés : screening global mental health translation cultural Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a critical need for screening and diagnostic tools (SDT) for autism spectrum conditions (ASC) in regional languages in South Asia. To address this, we translated four widely used SDT (Social Communication Disorder Checklist, Autism Spectrum Quotient, Social Communication Questionnaire, and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) into Bengali and Hindi, two main regional languages (??360 million speakers), and tested their usability in children with and without ASC. We found a significant difference in scores between children with ASC (n?=?45 in Bengali, n?=?40 in Hindi) and typically developing children (n?=?43 in Bengali, n?=?42 in Hindi) on all SDTs. These results demonstrate that these SDTs are usable in South Asia, and constitute an important resource for epidemiology research and clinical diagnosis in the region. Autism Res 2014, 7: 598–607. © 2014 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1404 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=241