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A Systematic Review of Screening Tools for the Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mainland China and Surrounding Regions
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Wang, Ji; Hedley, Darren; Bury, Simon M.; Barbaro, Josephine – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Screening for autism spectrum disorder is the first step toward early detection and diagnosis, thereby impacting the likelihood of children accessing early intervention and, importantly, improving long-term outcomes. This systematic review aimed to (a) establish a clear baseline of autism spectrum disorder screening tools currently used throughout…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Screening Tests, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification
Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior: A Meta-Analysis
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Alexander, Ryan M.; Reynolds, Matthew R. – School Psychology Review, 2020
Intelligence tests and adaptive behavior scales measure vital aspects of human functioning. Assessment of each is a required component in the diagnosis or identification of intellectual disability. The present study investigated the population correlation between intelligence and adaptive behavior using psychometric meta-analysis. The main…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Incidence, Intelligence Tests, Clinical Diagnosis
Advanced Clinical Interpretation of the WAIS-IV and WMS-IV: Prevalence of Low Scores Varies by Level of Intelligence and Years of Education
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Brooks, Brian L.; Holdnack, James A.; Iverson, Grant L. – Assessment, 2011
Clinicians can use the base rates of low scores in healthy people to reduce the likelihood of misdiagnosing cognitive impairment. In the present study, base rates were developed for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) and Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (WMS-IV) using 900 healthy adults and validated on 28 patients…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Incidence, Head Injuries, Patients
Drug Use Disorder (DUD) Questionnaire: Scale Development and Validation
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Scherer, Michael; Furr-Holden, C. Debra; Voas, Robert B. – Evaluation Review, 2013
Background: Despite the ample interest in the measurement of substance abuse and dependence, obtaining biological samples from participants as a means to validate a scale is considered time and cost intensive and is, subsequently, largely overlooked. Objectives: To report the psychometric properties of the drug use disorder (DUD) questionnaire…
Descriptors: Drug Use, Questionnaires, Surveys, Drug Use Testing
Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C[superscript +])
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Armfield, Jason M. – Psychological Assessment, 2010
The measurement of dental fear is important due to its high prevalence and appreciable individual, clinical, and public health consequences. However, existing measures of dental anxiety and fear (DAF) have theoretical or practical limitations. This study describes the development and subsequent assessment of the reliability and validity of test…
Descriptors: Public Health, Predictive Validity, Dentistry, Measures (Individuals)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Rasch Analysis of the SWAN Rating Scale
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Young, Deidra J.; Levy, Florence; Martin, Neilson C.; Hay, David A. – Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 2009
The prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been estimated at 3-7% in the population. Children with this disorder are often characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity, which can significantly impact on many aspects of their behaviour and performance. This study investigated the…
Descriptors: Incidence, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Rating Scales, Children