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Psychometric Properties of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient for Assessing Low and High Levels of Autistic Traits in College Students
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Stevenson, Jennifer L.; Hart, Kari R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
The current study systematically investigated the effects of scoring and categorization methods on the psychometric properties of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient. Four hundred and three college students completed the Autism-Spectrum Quotient at least once. Total scores on the Autism-Spectrum Quotient had acceptable internal consistency and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Scoring, Classification
The Screening Accuracy of the Parent and Teacher-Reported Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS): Comparison with the 3Di and ADOS
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Duvekot, Jorieke; van der Ende, Jan; Verhulst, Frank C.; Greaves-Lord, Kirstin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
The screening accuracy of the parent and teacher-reported Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) was compared with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) classification according to (1) the Developmental, Dimensional, and Diagnostic Interview (3Di), (2) the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), (3) both the 3Di and ADOS, in 186 children referred to…
Descriptors: Accuracy, Screening Tests, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Comparison of Scores on the Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Autism Rating Scale, and Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale for Children with Low Functioning Autism, High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Disorder, ADHD, and Typical Development
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Mayes, Susan Dickerson; Calhoun, Susan L.; Murray, Michael J.; Morrow, Jill D.; Yurich, Kirsten K. L.; Mahr, Fauzia; Cothren, Shiyoko; Purichia, Heather; Bouder, James N.; Petersen, Christopher – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
Reliability and validity for three autism instruments were compared for 190 children with low functioning autism (LFA), 190 children with high functioning autism or Asperger's disorder (HFA), 76 children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and 64 typical children. The instruments were the Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic: A Standard Measure of Social and Communication Deficits Associated with the Spectrum of Autism.
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Lord, Catherine; Risi, Susan; Lambrecht, Linda; Cook, Edwin H., Jr.; Leventhal, Bennett L.; DiLavore, Pamela C.; Pickles, Andrew; Rutter, Michael – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2000
Psychometric data are presented for 223 children and adults with autism, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS), or nonspectrum diagnoses who took the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic. Within each module, diagnostic groups were equivalent on expressive language levels. Results indicate substantial…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Children, Classification
Subclassification of Children with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: A Questionnaire Based on Wing's Subgrouping Scheme.
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Castelloe, Paul; Dawson, Geraldine – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1993
Forty parents of children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder completed the Wing Subgroups Questionnaire, developed for subclassifying children into one of L. Wing's three hypothesized subgroups. Results indicated that the questionnaire has adequate external criterion-referenced validity, with similar subgroup ratings made by…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Handicap Identification
The Children's Social Behavior Questionnaire for Milder Variants of PDD Problems: Evaluation of the Psychometric Characteristics.
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Luteijn, Ellen; Luteijn, Frans; Jackson, Sandy; Volkmar, Fred; Minderaa, Ruud – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2000
Children's Social Behavior Questionnaire (CCBQ) scores from 240 children with pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS), 95 with high-functioning autism, 181 with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, 400 with psychiatric problems, and 234 controls, indicated significant group differences on all scales and good test…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Problems, Children, Classification
The Validity and Reliability of the Wing Subgroups Questionnaire.
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O'Brien, Shawn K. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1996
This study examined the validity and internal and interrater reliability of the Wing Subgroups Questionnaire, an assessment that classifies children with autism into subtypes. Subjects were 42 students (ages 5 to 22) enrolled in multihandicapped special education classrooms. Findings support the reliability and validity of the questionnaire for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Children, Classification
Review of the Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale.
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Goldstein, Sam – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2002
The reliability, validity, and clinical utility of the Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale in the diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorders are reviewed. While the measure holds promise as a research tool, there appears little evidence that it can distinguish among the variety of types of pervasive developmental disorders, or diagnose Asperger…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Behavior Rating Scales, Classification