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Enhancing Local Diagnostic Capacity:
The Autism InitiativeNicky Jones-Stokreef, MD, FRCPCCTN and Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital
Amber Bartlett, M.Sc., S-LPSimcoe County Preschool Speech and Language
Services
SYMPOSIUM 2008
Outline
Justification for new model Description of Simcoe County model ADOS: description and video clips Physician and Parent Feedback Outcomes Next steps Take Home Message
Prevalence of ASD
American CDC: 4.5 – 9.9/1000 8 yr olds (2000)
Manitoba and PEI: 3.8-4.1/1000 5-9 yr olds (2002)
Montreal School Board: 6.7/1000 8 yr olds (2003)
Population of children 0-9 2006 Census: Simcoe County
11.3 % of population (422,204)Barrie: 17,200Orillia: 3,080
2862 is the number of children 0-9 years predicted to have ASD in Simcoe County
Report of the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, 2007
Pay Now or Pay Later: The Final Report on the Enquiry on the Funding for the Treatment of Autism_______________________________
Significant wait times for diagnosis a problem
Shortage of well trained professionals contributes to wait times
National Autism Strategy
Motion M-172 adopted by parliament Dec 5, 2006 ASD is a critical issue Develop a national strategy
Diagnosis of ASD
Early ID is crucial to the success of early intervention
Children can be identified with signs of ASD by the time that they are 18 to 36 months of age
Simcoe County Preschool ASD Diagnosis Initiative
Children’s Treatment NetworkPaediatricians of Simcoe
CountySimcoe County Preschool
Speech and Language Program
Description of Model
Refer for diagnostic assessment Components of Diagnosis
Community S-LP Assessment ADOS assessment by trained S-LPs General paediatric consultation Developmental paediatric back up
Description of Model
Innovative Collaborative Use of local resources Enhancing partnerships Ongoing education Multiple access points
Partnerships
Our partnerships have included: Primary care physicians Paediatricians Early Intervention services Psychology Behavioral Services Autism Ontario
Red Flags awareness campaign Next Steps document
Red Flags Diminished, atypical, or no babbling or
gesturing by 12 months Lack of response to name by 12 months No single words by 16 months Diminished atypical or no 2 word spont
phrases by 24 months Loss of language or social skill at any age Lack of joint attention www.autismspeaks.org/video/glossary.php
Role of Community S-LP
Prioritize Language assessment Eligibility for ADOS Participate in further assessment
and follow up
Role of Community Team Members
Invited to attend ADOS Attend the paediatrician
appointment Follow up and intervention
Role of ADOS Trained S-LPs
Coordination of Assessment process
Administering and scoring ADOS Reporting to general paediatrician Linking with community S-LP
Role of Developmental Paediatrician
Ongoing education of S-LPs and paediatricians
Reviews ADOS tapes to ensure reliability of results
Provides further consultation in ambiguous cases
Role of General Paediatrician
Developmental history Physical examination Integrates ADOS results with their clinical
opinion/assessment and information from other community team members
Provides a diagnosis if appropriate Investigations and next steps Follow up
Standardized Assessment: ADOS In our model Modules 1 and 2 are being
administered by the 5 validating S-LPs The ADOS is a standardized tool which
entails: Setting a social scene that is minimally
supported Social presses Communicative temptations Observing social initiations, play and atypical
behaviours
Standardized Assessment: ADOS
Highly specific and sensitive Correctly identifies 95% of those
with Autism Correctly identifies 92% not in the
Autism Spectrum Maps onto DSM IV TR criteria
Video Clips
Feedback from paediatricians
Most feel comfortable with preschool ASD diagnosis, most of the time
Know where to refer if unsure Use community information
Feedback from parents
Most referred for diagnosis by EI Services (7/11)
All families waited 4 months or less Majority satisfied with S-LP All families seen by paediatrician
within 5 weeks of ADOS
Feedback from parents Paediatrician follow up appointment
All felt appointment was thorough Most felt the diagnosis was clear Most were provided with adequate info
on where to go/what to next All were all offered second appointments All received a letter or report of diagnosis
Outcome 42 children seen for ADOS since Sept 07 Most are diagnosed with ASD All are hooked up with appropriate EI
services and paediatrician Inconsistencies remain in process and
investigations 3 families required referral to
developmental paediatrician
Further feedback from families Statistics Practice Guideline Educational seminar for general
paediatricians Link with psychology assessment How to further increase capacity:
increasing demand continues
Next Steps
Take Home Message Enhancing Diagnostic Capacity
Build on available local resources Improve collaboration and communication Targeted education Evidence based practice Quality control
If you have concerns regarding Red Flags for ASD please talk to your team members and refer for an S-LP assessment