Investigating the association between early years foundation stage profile scores and subsequent diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder: a retrospective study of linked healthcare and education data

Barry John Debenham Wright; Mark  Mon-Williams; Brian Kelly; Stefan  Williams; David W. Sims; Faisal  Mushtaq; Kuldeep  Sohal; Jane Blackwell; John Wright

Investigating the association between early years foundation stage profile scores and subsequent diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder: a retrospective study of linked healthcare and education data

Barry John Debenham Wright, Mark Mon-Williams , Brian Kelly, Stefan Williams, David W. Sims, Faisal Mushtaq, Kuldeep Sohal, Jane Blackwell, John Wright

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Abstract

Objective
We set out to test whether the early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) score derived from 17 items assessed by teachers at the end of reception school year had any association with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in subsequent years. This study tested the feasibility of successfully linking education and health data.

Design
A retrospective data linkage study.

Setting and participants
The Born in Bradford longitudinal cohort of 13, 857 children.

Outcome measures
We linked the EYFSP score at the end of reception year with subsequent diagnosis of an ASD, using all ASD general practitioner Read codes. We used the total EYFSP score and a subscore consisting of five key items in the EYFSP, prospectively identified using a panel of early years autism experts.

Results
This study demonstrated the feasibility of linking education and health data using ASDs as an exemplar. A total of 8,935 children had linked primary care and education data with 20.7% scoring
Conclusions
We demonstrate the feasibility of linking education and health data. Performance on teacher ratings taken universally in school reception class can flag children at risk of ASDs. Further research is warranted to explore the utility of EYFSP as an initial screening tool for ASD in early school years.

Original language	English
Journal	BMJ Paediatrics Open
Publication status	Published - 11 Nov 2019

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Investigating the association between early years foundation stage profile scores and subsequent diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder: a retrospective study of linked healthcare and education data . / Wright, Barry John Debenham; Mon-Williams , Mark ; Kelly, Brian et al.
In: BMJ Paediatrics Open, 11.11.2019.

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