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Reliability and Concurrent Validity of a Cultural Adaptation and Northern Sotho Translation of the M-CHAT-R/F
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Carlien Vorster; Alta Kritzinger; Loina Coetser; Jeannie Van der Linde – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2024
Currently, no culturally and linguistically adapted autism screening tools are available in South Africa. The aim was to determine the reliability and concurrent validity of the adapted English and Northern Sotho-translated Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers--Revised with Follow-up (M-CHAT-R/F). Reliability was confirmed with near-perfect…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Screening Tests, Test Reliability, Test Validity
Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in 2-Year-Olds: A Study of Community Practice
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Corsello, Christina M.; Akshoomoff, Natacha; Stahmer, Aubyn C. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2013
Background: Longitudinal research studies have demonstrated that experienced clinicians using standardized assessment measures can make a reliable diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children under age 3. Limited data are available regarding the sensitivity and specificity of these measures in community settings. The aims of this…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Toddlers, Clinical Diagnosis
Validity Study of the CBCL 6-18 for the Assessment of Emotional Problems in Youth with ASD
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Pandolfi, Vincent; Magyar, Caroline I.; Norris, Megan – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often present with emotional problems such as anxiety and depression (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). A recent study of the "Child Behavior Checklist 6-18" (CBCL; Achenbach & Rescorla, 2001) indicated good sensitivity but relatively low specificity for identifying emotional problems…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
A Comparison of Adaptive Behavior Ratings: Revised Vineland and AAMD ABS-SE.
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Ronka, Carol S.; Barnett, David – Special Services in the Schools, 1986
A study examined teachers' and parents' ratings of 39 developmentally handicapped (DH) and 9 learning disabled children on the revised Vineland and the AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale. Teachers rated children eligible for DH placement more frequently than parents. The adaptive behavior ratings of the two instruments differed significantly. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Rating Scales, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Identification
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales.
Icabone, Dona G. – Diagnostique, 1999
This article describes the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, a general assessment of personal and social sufficiency of individuals from birth through adulthood to determine areas of strength and weakness. The instrument assesses communication, daily living skills, socialization, and motor skills. Its administration, standardization, reliability,…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Child Development