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Adrien, Jean-Louis; Roux, Sylvie; Couturier, Guylene; Malvy, Joelle; Guerin, Pascaline; Debuly, Sabine; Lelord, Gilbert; Berthelemy, Catherine – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2001
This paper describes the development of the Behaviour Function Inventory (BFI), an instrument designed to assess particular disorders of psychological development and functioning in children with developmental disorders including autism. A study of the reliability and validity of the scale indicated that the BFI provides precise information on the…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Rating Scales, Children, Developmental Disabilities
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Bromley, Jo; Hare, Dougal Julian; Davison, Kerry; Emerson, Eric – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2004
Parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) are more likely to experience serious psychological distress than parents of children with other developmental disabilities. To examine the impact of a range of factors on psychological wellbeing, interviews were undertaken with 68 mothers of children with ASDs to explore aspects of…
Descriptors: Family Influence, Behavior Problems, Social Support Groups, Well Being