Psychometric study of the Aberrant Behavior Checklist in Fragile X Syndrome and implications for targeted treatment.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Animal studies elucidating the neurobiology of fragile X syndrome (FXS) have led to multiple controlled trials in humans, with the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community (ABC-C) commonly adopted as a primary outcome measure. A multi-site collaboration examined the psychometric properties of the ABC-C in 630 individuals (ages 3-25) with FXS using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results support a six-factor structure, with one factor unchanged (Inappropriate Speech), four modified (Irritability, Hyperactivity, Lethargy/Withdrawal, and Stereotypy), and a new Social Avoidance factor. A comparison with ABC-C data from individuals with general intellectual disability and a list of commonly endorsed items are also reported. Reformulated ABC-C scores based on this FXS-specific factor structure may provide added outcome measure specificity and sensitivity in FXS clinical trials.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Sansone, SM; Widaman, KF; Hall, SS; Reiss, AL; Lightbody, A; Kaufmann, WE; Berry-Kravis, E; Lachiewicz, A; Brown, EC; Hessl, D
Published Date
- July 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 42 / 7
Start / End Page
- 1377 - 1392
PubMed ID
- 21972117
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3290710
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1573-3432
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/s10803-011-1370-2
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States