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A Deep Neural Network-Based Model for Screening Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the Quantitative Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (QCHAT)
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Mujeeb Rahman, K. K.; Monica Subashini, M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an abnormal condition of brain development characterized by impaired cognitive ability, speech and human interactions, in addition to a set of repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviours. Although no cure for autism exists, early medical intervention can improve the associated symptoms and quality of life.…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Artificial Intelligence
The Relationship between the "Childhood Autism Rating Scale: Second Edition" and Clinical Diagnosis Utilizing the DSM-IV-TR and the DSM-5
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Dawkins, Tamara; Meyer, Allison T.; Van Bourgondien, Mary E. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
"The Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition" (CARS2; 2010) includes two rating scales; the CARS2-Standard Version (CARS2-ST) and the newly developed CARS2-High Functioning Version (CARS2-HF). To assess the diagnostic agreement between the CARS2 and DSM-IV-TR versus DSM-5 criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), clinicians at…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Rating Scales, Universities
Using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale to Diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Chlebowski, Colby; Green, James A.; Barton, Marianne L.; Fein, Deborah – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
This study investigated the childhood autism rating scale (CARS) as a tool for ASD diagnoses for 2-year-old (n = 376) and 4-year-old (n = 230) children referred for possible autism. The cut-off score to distinguish autistic disorder from PDD-NOS was 32 in the 2-year-old sample (consistent with Lord in "J Child Psychol Psychiatry Allied…
Descriptors: Autism, Rating Scales, Young Children, Evaluation Methods
Follow-Up of Children Diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Stability and Change during the Preschool Years
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Jonsdottir, Sigridur Loa; Saemundsen, Evald; Asmundsdottir, Gudlaug; Hjartardottir, Sigrun; Asgeirsdottir, Bryndis B.; Smaradottir, Hrafnhildur H.; Sigurdardottir, Solveig; Smari, Jakob – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2007
Forty-one children with pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) receiving eclectic services were assessed twice during their preschool years. Measures were compared over time for the whole group and for diagnostic subgroups: Childhood autism (CA group) and Other PDDs group. The mean intelligence quotient/developmental quotient (IQ/DQ) of the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Rating Scales, Intelligence Quotient, Children
Toward Objective Classification of Childhood Autism: Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS).
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Schopler, Eric; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1980
Analysis of scores of 537 autistic children on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale is presented and the administration, composition, and scoring of the scale are discussed. Findings noted include the scale's ability to distinguish two groups of autistic Ss from other developmentally disabled Ss. (CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Rating Scales, Evaluation Methods, Exceptional Child Research