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An Examination of the Validity of Social Subtypes in Autism.
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Borden, M. Christopher; Ollendick, Thomas H. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1994
Examination of 53 children with autism supported the validity of the subtypes "aloof" and "active-but-odd" as predictors of behavior across language/communication, reciprocal social interaction, and stereotyped behavior/restricted interest domains. Partial support for an intermediate, "passive" subtype was garnered. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Development, Children, Classification
An Investigation of the Construct Validity of the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales.
Jentzsch, Clarice E.; Merrell, Kenneth W. – Diagnostique, 1996
The construct validity of the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales (PKBS) was evaluated with 94 kindergarten students. Results supported both the convergent and discriminant validity of the Social Skills and Problem Behavior scales of the PKBS. Results also support use of the PKBS for identifying young children who are behaviorally at risk.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Construct Validity, Disability Identification
AEPS Measurement for Three to Six Years. Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children, Volume 3.
Bricker, Diane, Ed.; Pretti-Frontczak, Kristie, Ed. – 1996
This third volume of the Assessment, Evaluation and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS) describes AEPS measurement components for children who are at risk or who have disabilities, from 3 to 6 years of age. Section 1 provides a comprehensive description of the AEPS and how its measurement system functions for children and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Development