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Digital Mental Health Test Falls Short for Autistic Youth
Original: Digital Mental Health Test Shows Cracks When Screening Autistic Youth
A widely used digital mental health screening test is reportedly showing weaknesses when applied to autistic young people, raising concerns that it may not accurately measure their mental health needs. The findings point to broader questions about how well standardised digital assessment tools serve neurodivergent populations. Clinicians and researchers are being urged to interpret results for autistic youth with caution.
Why now: New scrutiny of a common screening tool highlights risks of misassessment for autistic children and teenagers.
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Evidence
- Digital Mental Health Test Shows Cracks When Screening Autistic Youth · Bioengineer.org
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