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Defining in Detail and Evaluating Reliability of DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among Children
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Rice, C. E.; Carpenter, L. A.; Morrier, M. J.; Lord, C.; DiRienzo, M.; Boan, A.; Skowyra, C.; Fusco, A.; Baio, J.; Esler, A.; Zahorodny, W.; Hobson, N.; Mars, A.; Thurm, A.; Bishop, S.; Wiggins, L. D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
This paper describes a process to define a comprehensive list of exemplars for seven core Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and report on interrater reliability in applying these exemplars to determine ASD case classification. Clinicians completed an iterative process to map specific…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Test Reliability, Interrater Reliability
Development and Validation of the Ability in Behavior Assessment and Interventions for Teachers Using Delphi Technique and Rasch Analysis
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Dutt, Anuradha; Tan, Marilyn; Alagumalai, Sivakumar; Nair, Rahul – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and behavior interventions have been effective in the management of challenging behavior among children with developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders. Research suggests the need for valid measurement instruments for verifying, calibrating and scoring competence in FBA and behavior…
Descriptors: Program Development, Program Validation, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Intervention
Brief Report: The Autism Mental Status Examination--Development of a Brief Autism-Focused Exam
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Grodberg, David; Weinger, Paige M.; Kolevzon, Alexander; Soorya, Latha; Buxbaum, Joseph D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
The Autism Mental Status Examination (AMSE) described here is an eight-item observational assessment that prompts the observation and recording of signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The AMSE is intended to take place seamlessly in the context of a clinical exam and produces a total score. Subjects were independently…
Descriptors: Observation, Autism, Interrater Reliability, At Risk Persons
The Developmental Behavior Checklist: The Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Behavioral and Emotional Disturbance in Children and Adolescents with Mental Retardation.
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Einfeld, Stewart L.; Tonge, Bruce J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1995
This article describes the development and validation of the Developmental Behavior Checklist for children with emotional and behavior problems along with mental retardation. The article discusses generating and refining the checklist items, results of a principal components analysis, establishing reliability and construct and criterion validity,…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Check Lists