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Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, practices and effectiveness of menstrual hygiene interventions in rural schools from Lilongwe, Malawi
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autism spectrum disorder asd characterized impairments many functional areas requiring longterm interventions promote autonomy study aims map sensory profile 2 sp2 one widely used assessment tools children asd international classification functioning disability health children youth icfcy developed world health organization allow identification functional dimensions covered instrument comparison icf shortlist proposed autism icf core set icfcs deductive content analysis described icf linking rules followed along systematized process including statistical reasoning techniques could contribute improvement icf linking studies cohens kappa percentage agreement 218 codes identified 71 codes related body functions chapters mainly linked perceptual functions b160 emotional functions b152 temperament personality functions b126 concerning activities participation chapters 29 frequently used codes focusing attention d160 carrying daily routine d230 walking d450 even though sp2 items assess functional features regarded essential asd icfcs sp2 encompasses majority problems concerning body functions instrument may considered part multidimensional assessment approach complement sources likely assess activity participation dimensions guide functional intervention