학술논문
Clinical Validation of the Autism Behavior Inventory: Caregiver-Rated Assessment of Core and Associated Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Reports - Research
Author
Bangerter, Abigail (ORCID 0000-0002-9360-3411 ); Ness, Seth; Lewin, David; Aman, Michael G.; Esbensen, Anna J.; Goodwin, Matthew S.; Dawson, Geraldine; Hendren, Robert; Leventhal, Bennett; Shic, Fr; Opler, Mark; Ho, Kai Fai; Pandina, Gahan
Source
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0162-3257
Abstract
There is a need for measures to track symptom change in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted a validation study on a revised version of the Autism Behavior Inventory (ABI), and a short form (ABI-S). Caregivers of individuals (6-54 years) with confirmed diagnoses of ASD (N = 144) completed the ABI and other rating scales at 4 time points. Scale consistency for each domain, 3-5 day test-retest reliability, and construct validity, determined by comparison to pre-specified scales, were all good. Change in the ABI was congruent with changes in other instruments. Collectively, results suggest incipient suitability of the ABI as a measure of changes in core and associated symptoms of ASD.