Social disadvantage and developmental diagnosis in pre‐schoolers

• DOI: 10.1111/jpc.13505
• Publication Date: 2017-04-11T13:29:25Z
• Authors: Norma Kayrouz; Susan L Milne; Jenny L McDonald
• Keywords: Disadvantaged; Odds; Disadvantage

Aim To explore the association between social disadvantage and developmental diagnoses in pre‐school children. Methods Between 2012 2015, 845 children were assessed by Child Assessment Team at Campbelltown Hospital. A worker interviewed 469 families these eligible for inclusion study. Autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) was confirmed 290 Of those without , 72 did not have global delay GDD excluded from The remaining 107 with used as comparison group. Social risk factors two groups compared using χ 2 tests. Variables statistical significance then entered into a logistic regression. Results After regression, more likely to be male odds ratio (OR) 3.1, 95% CI 0.195–0.529; P < 0.001) their parents clinically significant stress score (OR 1.3, 0.334–0.992; = 0.047). Children live disadvantaged suburb OR 1.7, 1.042–2.940; 0.034), sole parent 1.8, 1.062–3.082; 0.029) much had involvement child protection services 3.9, 2.044–7.416; 0.001). Conclusions autism contact than . This has implications assessment, early intervention support disabilities families.