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ERIC Number: EJ1354383
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Dec
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3432
Adaptation, Content Validity and Reliability of the Autism Classification System of Functioning for Social Communication: From Toddlerhood to Adolescent-Aged Children with Autism
Di Rezze, Briano; Gentles, Stephen James; Hidecker, Mary Jo Cooley; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Rosenbaum, Peter; Duku, Eric; Georgiades, Stelios; Roncadin, Caroline; Fang, Hanna; Tajik-Parvinchi, Diana; Viveiros, Helena
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v52 n12 p5150-5161 Dec 2022
The Autism Classification System of Functioning: Social Communication (ACSF) describes social communication functioning levels. First developed for preschoolers with ASD, this study tests an expanded age range (2-to-18 years). The ACFS rates the child's typical and best (i.e., capacity) performance. Qualitative methods tested parent and clinician perspectives of the ACSF age expansion using content analysis. The ACSF was used twice by parents and professionals for the same child/youth. Reliabilities were assessed using weighted kappa. Content validity supported the ACSF's applicability, clarity, and usability. The ACSF adaptations did not change its original construct. Reliability were calculated from 90 parent and professional Time-1 and Time-2 ratings for children/youth (2.1-15.6 years). Results showed good-to-very good intra-rater agreement (typical) and good inter-rater agreement (capacity).
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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