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Wilde, Lucy; Oliver, Chris – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Everyday executive function (EF) was examined in Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS), associated with high risk of behaviour disorder, and Down syndrome (DS), associated with relatively low risk of behaviour disorder. Caregivers of 13 children with SMS and 17 with DS rated everyday EF using the Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Executive Function, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales
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Gillham, Jane E.; Carter, Alice S.; Volkmar, Fred R.; Sparrow, Sara S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2000
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales scores and measures of intellectual functioning obtained for 44 children (ages 4-13) with autism, 21 with pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, and 30 with developmental disorders, indicated autism and combined nonautism groups could be differentiated on socialization, daily living skills, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Children
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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
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Martin, Staci C.; Wolters, Pamela L.; Smith, Ann C. M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2006
Children with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) exhibit deficits in adaptive behavior but systematic studies using objective measures are lacking. This descriptive study assessed adaptive functioning in 19 children with SMS using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS). Maladaptive behavior was examined through parent questionnaires and the…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Children, Daily Living Skills, Socialization