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Aug 2026
Delayed Diagnosis and Missed Opportunities for Early Autism Identification in Brazil: An Exploratory Scoping Review
The evidence suggests delayed ASD diagnosis in Brazil reflects systemic gaps in care organization rather than isolated clinical factors, and strengthening PCP-based developmental surveillance and improving referral coordination are key strategies to reduce preventable delays and promote earlier access to intervention.
Bianca Teeny Sallum, Monaliza Ehlke Ozorio Haddad, Maria Gabriela Custódio de Figueiredo et al.
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