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Psychometric Properties of the "Aberrant Behavior Checklist," the "Anxiety, Depression and Mood Scale," the "Assessment of Dual Diagnosis" and the "Social Performance Survey Schedule" in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Rojahn, Johannes; Rowe, Ellen W.; Kasdan, Shana; Moore, Linda; van Ingen, Daniel J. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Progress in clinical research and in empirically supported interventions in the area of psychopathology in intellectual disabilities (ID) depends on high-quality assessment instruments. To this end, psychometric properties of four instruments were examined: the "Aberrant Behavior Checklist" (ABC), the "Assessment of Dual…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Mental Retardation, Validity, Factor Structure
A Preliminary Study on the Effect of Methylphenidate on Motor Performance in Children with Comorbid DCD and ADHD
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Bart, Orit; Podoly, Tamar; Bar-Haim, Yair – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) are two developmental disorders with considerable comorbidity. The impact of Methylphenidate (MPH) on ADHD symptoms is well documented. However, the effects of MPH on motor coordination are less studied. We assessed the influence of MPH on motor performance…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Psychopathology, Motor Development, Developmental Disabilities
Behavioral Features of Williams Beuren Syndrome Compared to Fragile X Syndrome and Subjects with Intellectual Disability without Defined Etiology
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Perez-Garcia, D.; Granero, R.; Gallastegui, F.; Perez-Jurado, L. A.; Brun-Gasca, C. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a heterozygous deletion of 26-28 genes on chromosome band 7q11.23. During the past few years, researchers and clinicians have significantly contributed to define the phenotype of the syndrome, including its cognitive and behavioral aspects. However, it…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Delinquency, Aggression, Mental Retardation
Psychometric Properties of Psychopathology Checklists for Adults with Intellectual Disability (P-AID) on a Community Sample of Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Hove, Oddbjorn; Havik, Odd E. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2008
The DC-LD is a new classification system providing operationalized diagnostic criteria in recognition of lacking applicability of standard psychiatric criteria for adults with intellectual disability. This study attempts to evaluate internal consistency, inter-rater reliability and factor structure of the Psychopathology Checklists for Adults with…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Psychopathology, Check Lists, Classification
The Validity of the Autism Spectrum Disorders-Diagnosis for Intellectually Disabled Adults (ASD-DA)
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Matson, Johnny L.; Wilkins, Jonathan; Boisjoli, Jessica A.; Smith, Kimberly R. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2008
Psychologists interviewed direct-care staff using a battery of assessment measures including the autism spectrum disorders-diagnosis for intellectually disabled adults (ASD-DA), the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II), the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills for Individuals with Severe Retardation (MESSIER), the…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Socialization, Severe Disabilities, Multitrait Multimethod Techniques
CBCL in the Assessment of Psychopathology in Finnish Children with Intellectual Disability
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Koskentausta, Terhi; Iivanainen, Matti; Almqvist, Fredrik – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2004
Structured checklists have been used to supplement psychiatric assessment of children with normal intelligence, but for children with intellectual disability, only a few checklists exist. We evaluated the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) in the assessment of psychopathology in Finnish children with intellectual disability. The CBCL was completed by…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Children, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation