An Abbreviated Screening Instrument for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11277021 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nicola Smith (0000-0002-5103-2454, Tufts Medical Center, corresponding author), Nicola J Smith (0000-0002-7247-9562, Developmental‐Behavioral Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics, Floating Hospital for Children Tufts Medical Center Boston MA), R Christopher Sheldrick (0000-0003-0534-856X, Developmental‐Behavioral Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics, Floating Hospital for Children Tufts Medical Center Boston MA), Ellen C Perrin (0000-0002-3353-9104, Developmental‐Behavioral Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics, Floating Hospital for Children Tufts Medical Center Boston MA) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 149-155 |
| Publication date | 2013-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Infant Mental Health Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-9641 • E-ISSN: 1097-0355 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/imhj.21356 |
| OpenAlex | W2125086250 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 21 |
The reliability and validity of the Parent's Observations of Social Interactions (POSI), a new, seven‐item screening instrument for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), is examined in two substudies. In Study 1, parents of 217 children (18–48 months) evaluated at a developmental clinic completed intake questionnaires that included the POSI and the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M‐CHAT) checklist. POSI and M‐CHAT scores were compared to clinical evaluation results to assess reliability and validity. In Study 2, parents of 232 children (16–36 months) from both primary care and subspecialty settings completed the POSI, the M‐CHAT, and a report of their child's diagnoses. POSI and M‐CHAT scores were compared to reported diagnoses to assess reliability and validity. In both studies, the POSI demonstrated adequate internal reliability (Cronbach α = 0.83 and 0.86, respectively). In Study 1, POSI sensitivity (89%) was higher than that for the M‐CHAT (71%; p
Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Checklist · Cronbach's alpha · Medical diagnosis · Pathology · Psychiatry · Psychometrics · Subspecialty · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.27 |
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| Citation span | 2015 - 2024 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |