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Project

Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency in Children with comorbid ADHD and ASD: A Quicker Screening Pathway for Early ASD Identification

Center:

TX-LoneStar, LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Taiwo Babatope
[email protected]
713-486-2700

Project Description:

Examines whether adding the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) to standard ADHD assessments (e.g., Vanderbilt scales) improves early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) traits in children initially presenting with ADHD symptoms, and if Children with both ASD and ADHD will show distinct symptom profiles on the Vanderbilt scale compared to those with ADHD alone. The goal is to create a more efficient and accurate screening approach for differentiating ADHD and ASD in pediatric populations.

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Health, Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Child Health, Child Maltreatment

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Not Applicable