Clinical Validation of the Autism Behavior Inventory: Caregiver-Rated Assessment of Core and Associated Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

There is a need for measures to track symptom change in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted a validation study on a revised version of the Autism Behavior Inventory (ABI), and a short form (ABI-S). Caregivers of individuals (6-54 years) with confirmed diagnoses of ASD (N = 144) completed the ABI and other rating scales at 4 time points. Scale consistency for each domain, 3-5 day test-retest reliability, and construct validity, determined by comparison to pre-specified scales, were all good. Change in the ABI was congruent with changes in other instruments. Collectively, results suggest incipient suitability of the ABI as a measure of changes in core and associated symptoms of ASD.Trial Registration NCT02299700.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Bangerter, A; Ness, S; Lewin, D; Aman, MG; Esbensen, AJ; Goodwin, MS; Dawson, G; Hendren, R; Leventhal, B; Shic, F; Opler, M; Ho, KF; Pandina, G

Published Date

  • June 2020

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 50 / 6

Start / End Page

  • 2090 - 2101

PubMed ID

  • 30888551

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC7261279

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1573-3432

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s10803-019-03965-7

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States