Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale Scores as a Function of Age and Initial IQ in 210 Autistic Children.

Freeman, B. J.; Del'Homme, M.; Guthrie, D.; Zhang, F.

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ERIC Number: EJ599228

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale Scores as a Function of Age and Initial IQ in 210 Autistic Children.

Freeman, B. J.; Del'Homme, M.; Guthrie, D.; Zhang, F.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v29 n5 p379-84 Oct 1999

This study examined how Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale scores changed in individuals with autism as a function of age and initial IQ. Results revealed that subjects (N=440) improved with age in all domains. The rate of growth on Communication and Daily Living Skills sub-tests was related to initial IQ while rate of growth in Social Skills was not. (Author)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Age Differences, Autism, Children, Communication Skills, Daily Living Skills, Intelligence Quotient, Interpersonal Competence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

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