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Stability of Measures of the Home Environment for Families of Children with Severe Disabilities.
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Rousey, Ann Maria; Wild, Margaret; Blacher, Jan – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
Evaluation of the home environments of 64 families of children with severe disabilities 7 and 9 years after the initial assessment found a high degree of stability, especially on the Family Environment Scale (FES). However, internal consistency reliability of the FES was lower for these families than in the standardization samples. (Contains…
Descriptors: Children, Family Environment, Longitudinal Studies, Rating Scales
The Environmental Rating Scale (ERS): A Measure of the Quality of the Residential Environment for Adults with Autism.
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Van Bourgondien, Mary E.; Reichle, Nancy C.; Campbell, Duncan G.; Mesibov, Gary B. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Environmental Rating Scale, a measure specifically designed to assess residential treatment programs for individuals with autism. The measure's reliability was demonstrated by assessments of the internal consistency, stability, and interrater reliability. Preliminary analysis of validity…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Evaluation Methods, Interrater Reliability
The Verbal Behavior Assessment Scale (VerBAS): Construct Validity, Reliability, and Internal Consistency.
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Duker, Pieter C. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1999
To assess the psychometric characteristics of the Verbal Behavior Assessment Scale, the 15-item questionnaire was administered to pairs of caregivers of 115 individuals with developmental disabilities. Exploratory factor analysis involving 11 more participants revealed evidence concerning the distinction of three different communicative functions…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities
The Multifaceted Lifestyle Satisfaction Scale (MLSS): Psychometric Properties of an Interview Schedule for Assessing Personal Satisfaction of Adults with Limited Intelligence.
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Harner, Cathy J.; Heal, Laird W. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1993
This research assessed the psychometric properties of the Multifaceted Lifestyle Satisfaction Scale, an interview examining satisfaction of individuals with mental retardation with their living arrangements and communities, personal relationships, recreation and leisure, employment, and degree of self-direction. Based on analysis of 149 subjects,…
Descriptors: Adults, Employment, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews