The Pitfalls of Autism and Developmental Screening Tools: Why Early Detection Isn’t Always Accurate
Autism and developmental screening tools promise early detection but often fall short due to high false positives, low sensitivity, and overreliance on flawed parent questionnaires. These limitations can lead to misdiagnosis, unnecessary stress for families, and delayed access to truly needed interventions. Screening Tool Flaws Common tools like M-CHAT-R/F and ASQ produce frequent false positives,…