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True versus False Positives and Negatives on the "Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers"
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Matson, Johnny L.; Kozlowski, Alison M.; Fitzgerald, Mary E.; Sipes, Megan – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013
Given the importance of early intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), early diagnosis of children is critical. At present, several ASD screeners exist for young children, with the "Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers" ("M-CHAT") being one of the most widely researched. While the "M-CHAT" has good sensitivity…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Disability Identification, At Risk Persons, Autism
An Examination of Challenging Behaviors in Autistic Disorder versus Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified: Significant Differences and Gender Effects
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Kozlowski, Alison M.; Matson, Johnny L. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are well-known for engagement in challenging behaviors. Unfortunately, due to its absence as a criterion for diagnosis in the "DSM-IV-TR", little attention has been paid to the endorsement rates of such behaviors. However, a recently developed measure to assist in the diagnosis of infants and toddlers…
Descriptors: Autism, Toddlers, Disability Identification, Infants
Effect of Developmental Quotient on Symptoms of Inattention and Impulsivity among Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Matson, Johnny L.; Mahan, Sara; Hess, Julie A.; Fodstad, Jill C. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
The effect of developmental quotient on symptoms of inattention and impulsivity was examined among 198 toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. There were two levels of developmental quotient: (1) low (less than or equal to 70; n = 80), and (2) typical (greater than 70; n = 118). Symptoms of inattention and impulsivity were assessed using 14 items…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Conceptual Tempo, Autism, Toddlers
Cutoffs, Norms, and Patterns of Problem Behaviors in Children with an ASD on the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT-Part 3)
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Rojahn, Johannes; Matson, Johnny L.; Mahan, Sara; Fodstad, Jill C.; Knight, Cheryl; Sevin, Jay A.; Sharp, Brenda – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
Challenging behaviors are common and persistent in persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Best practices dictate that symptoms of ASD and these co-occurring problems be identified and then treated at the earliest possible age. Having said this, there has been a dearth of available assessment methods to make sure identifications in infants…
Descriptors: Autism, Toddlers, Infants, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Cutoffs, Norms, and Patterns of Comorbid Difficulties in Children with an ASD on the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT-Part 2)
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Matson, Johnny L.; Fodstad, Jill C.; Mahan, Sara; Sevin, Jay A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
Diagnosing autism and PDD-NOS at very early ages has become a major priority in the field of mental health. More recently, researchers have also come to realize the importance of identifying co-occurring conditions of psychopathology in this population. In the present study, 309 children between 17 and 37 months of age who had been identified as…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Anxiety, Autism, Toddlers