| Screening accuracy of Level 2 autism spectrum disorder rating scales. A review of selected instruments. | |
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PMID: 20591956 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The goal of this review was to examine the state of Level 2, caregiver-completed rating scales for the screening of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in individuals above the age of three years. We focused on screening accuracy and paid particular attention to comparison groups. Inclusion criteria required that scales be developed post ICD-10, be ASD-specific, and have published evidence of diagnostic validity in peer-reviewed journals. The five scales reviewed were: the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Gilliam Autism Rating Scale/Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS/GARS-2), Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS), Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ), and Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS). Twenty total studies were located, most examining the SCQ. Research on the other scales was limited. Comparisons between scales were few and available evidence of diagnostic validity is scarce for certain subpopulations (e.g., lower functioning individuals, PDDNOS). Overall, the SCQ performed well, the SRS and ASSQ showed promise, and the GARS/GARS-2 and ASDS demonstrated poor sensitivity. This review indicates that Level 2 ASD caregiver-completed rating scales are in need of much more scientific scrutiny. |
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Authors:
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Megan Norris; Luc Lecavalier |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Autism : the international journal of research and practice Volume: 14 ISSN: 1461-7005 ISO Abbreviation: Autism Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-01 Completed Date: 2010-10-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9713494 Medline TA: Autism Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 263-84 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Nisonger Center and Department of Psychology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA. |
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Age Factors Child Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / diagnosis*, psychology Child, Preschool Humans Infant Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / standards Questionnaires / standards Reproducibility of Results Sensitivity and Specificity |
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