ERIC Number: EJ1426571
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-May
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3432
Differential Performance of Social Communication Questionnaire Items in African American/Black vs. White Children
Ethan Dahl; Eric J. Moody; Brian Barger; Steven Rosenberg; Carolyn DiGuiseppi; M. Daniele Fallin; Li-Ching Lee; Lisa Wiggins
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v54 n5 p1820-1833 2024
Screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an essential early step in the identification process and inaccurate screening may lead to significant delays in the onset of treatment. Past research has highlighted discrepancies in the performance of ASD screening tools such as the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) among certain racial and ethnic groups. The current study explored the functioning of the SCQ among African American/Black and White respondents based on item level performance on the measure. Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analyses showed that 16 (41%) items of the SCQ functioned differently for African American/Black respondents when compared to White respondents. Implications, such as the potential for delayed diagnosis and treatment, and the influence on downstream outcomes, are discussed.
Descriptors: Children, Whites, Blacks, African Americans, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Identification, Performance, Interpersonal Communication, Questionnaires, Screening Tests, Measures (Individuals), Racial Differences, Questioning Techniques, Test Items
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (DHHS/PHS); US Department of Health and Human Services
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Grant or Contract Numbers: U10DD000180; U10DD000181; U10DD000182; U10DD000183; U10DD000184; U10DD000498; U01000750; U01000748; U01000752; U01000746; U01000749; U10DD000901; 90DDUC0011