Closing the Diagnostic Gap

Early Detection of Neurodivergent Traits Among University Women in Mexico’s Higher Education System

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ID19478596
AutoresGloria Mónica Martínez Aguilar (0000-0003-3834-4880, MIREA - Russian Technological University, autor correspondente), Perla Alejandra Pérez Faya (0009-0009-8792-2641, Domus Medica), Adriana García Soto (0009-0007-3908-9451, Civil Service), Gloria Cristina Palos Cerda (0000-0003-1467-982X, Polytechnic University of San Luis Potosí)
Ano2026
Páginas1-17
Data de publicação2026-05-08
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Latinos and Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1532-771X • E-ISSN: 1534-8431
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15348431.2026.2667769
OpenAlexW7160667172
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas62

The underdiagnosis of neurodivergent traits among university women in Latin America remains a barrier to educational equity. This study presents the design and validation of a psychopedagogical screening protocol for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Applied to 241 students from Mexican public universities, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) identified a five-factor structure with high reliability (α = .875). ROC analysis showed excellent discriminative capacity, determining an optimal cutoff score of 78.5. The study proposes and an integrated strategy with faculty training and referral protocols. Findings highlight the need forgender-sensitive screening frameworks to support early detection intervention, and inclusive policies

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