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Joanne Tarver, Silia Vitoratou, Mathilde Mastroianni, Natalie Heaney, Eleanor Bennett, Felicity Gibbons, Federico Fiori, Michael Absoud, et al.
(2021).
Development and Psychometric Properties of a New Questionnaire to Assess Mental Health and Concerning Behaviors in Children and Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The Assessment of Concerning Behavior (ACB) Scale.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(8), 2812-2828.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC.
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14 Oct 2020
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10.1007/s10803-020-04748-1
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Joanne Tarver,
Silia Vitoratou,
Mathilde Mastroianni,
Natalie Heaney,
Eleanor Bennett,
Felicity Gibbons,
Federico Fiori,
Michael Absoud,
Lakshmi Ramasubramanian,
Emily Simonoff,
Paramala Santosh
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- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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- 51(8), 2812-2828
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- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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Abstract
Abstract Although 70% of autistic children and young people meet criteria for co-occurring psychiatric conditions, there are few screening measures specifically for autistic individuals. We describe the development and validation of the Assessment of Concerning Behavior (ACB), an instrument co-developed with the autistic community to assess mental health and problematic/risky behaviors. Items include descriptions to facilitate symptom recognition by autistic people, and carers/professionals. The ACB was completed by 255 parents, 149 autistic children and young people and 30 teachers. Internal consistency, stability and validity was assessed. The ACB parent-version fit a two-factor model (internalizing and externalizing problems) and showed adequate test–retest reliability, internal consistency and construct validity. The ACB is a promising new measure for research and clinical use in autism.
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