ERIC Number: EJ1187726
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Sep
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0734-2829
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Comparing Behavioral Profiles for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities Using the BASC-2 Parent Rating Scales--Preschool Form
Gardner, Lauren M.; Campbell, Jonathan M.; Bush, Andrew J.; Murphy, Laura
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, v36 n6 p535-551 Sep 2018
We contrasted Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition--Parent Rating Scales--Preschool Form (BASC-2 PRS-P) parent ratings for 242 (52% African American; 39% White) preschool-aged children from three diagnostic groups: autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability (ID), and ASD and ID (ASD/ID). Across diagnostic groups, atypical behavior, attention, and adaptive functioning were rated as problematic; Developmental Social Disorders (DSD) scores were elevated across diagnostic groups and did not differ. Several BASC-2 clinical and adaptive scales differed across diagnostic groups, with parent-rated aggression higher for the ID group, parent-rated social withdrawal higher for the ASD group, and parent-rated social skills lower for the ASD/ID group. No differences in BASC-2 scores were found across African American and White preschoolers. The BASC-2 identified problem areas in a preschool clinical sample that were consistent with those of preschoolers with developmental disabilities. However, findings did not support use of the DSD as an ASD-specific screening measure.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Child Behavior, Rating Scales, Parent Attitudes, Preschool Children, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, Clinical Diagnosis, Aggression, Comorbidity, Screening Tests, Interpersonal Competence, Child Development, Infants, Cognitive Ability, Intelligence Tests, Behavior Rating Scales, Adjustment (to Environment), Diagnostic Tests, Observation, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS)
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavior Assessment System for Children; Bayley Scales of Infant Development; Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale; Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales; Scales of Independent Behavior; Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
Grant or Contract Numbers: T73MC0003823