Roald Øien is professor of special education and developmental psychology at the Arctic University of Norway and adjunct assistant professor at the Yale Child Study Center.
Roald Øien
Professor
Arctic University of Norway and Yale Child Study Center
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Journal Club: Meta-analysis oversells popular autism screen
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) accurately flags autistic toddlers, a new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests, contrary to past evidence that the tool’s validity varies depending on a child’s age and traits. Experts weigh in on the discrepancy.
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14 March 2023 | 5 min read
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The questionnaires used to screen for autism are far from perfect, and tweaking them may not be enough. Roald Øien wants researchers to find better solutions.
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