Authors
Purboyo Solek^a*, Eka Nurfitri^a, Taufan Prasetya^a, Anggia Farrah Rizqiamuti^a, Indra Sahril^a, Burhan^a, Uni Gamayani^b, Kusnandi Rusmil^a, Irvan Afriandi^c, Lukman Ade Chandra^d, Kevin Gunawan^e

Affiliations 
^aDepartment of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University/Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, ^bDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University/Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, ^cDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University/Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, ^dDepartment of Pharmacology and Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, ^eDepartment of General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Background

• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves differences in social communication and repetitive behaviors.

• No standardized technique exists to predict functional ability in children with ASD, risking undetected impairments and delayed treatment.

Methods

• Scoping review following PRISMA criteria.

• Twelve articles met the inclusion criteria.

Key Results

• Tools and parameters that may help predict daily-life abilities in children with ASD were summarized.

• They varied widely, from clinical questionnaires and physical symptoms to laboratory tests and imaging.

Discussion & Conclusion

• The tools describe various functional abilities that are altered in ASD.

• They offer insights for assessment and intervention, but no standardized approach exists yet.

Related SDGs

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – Supporting assessment and care for children with ASD

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Promoting inclusion of children with neurodevelopmental conditions

Journal Information

Journal: Tzu Chi Medical Journal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_319_24