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Title: | The Psychometric Properties of a New Measure of Sensory Behaviors in Autistic Children |
Authors: | Neil, L Green, D Pellicano, E |
Keywords: | Sensory Questionnaire;Sensory behaviors;Sensory sensitivities;Autism |
Issue Date: | 17-Feb-2017 |
Publisher: | Springer Nature |
Citation: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017, 47 (4), pp. 1261 - 1268 |
Abstract: | Unusual reactions to sensory input became part of the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in the DSM-5. Measures accurately assessing these symptoms are important for clinical decisions. This study examined the reliability and validity of the Sensory Behavior Questionnaire, a parent-report scale designed to assess frequency and impact of sensory behaviors in autistic children. The scale demonstrated excellent internal consistency and concurrent validity, and was a better predictor of autistic symptoms than the Short Sensory Profile within a group of 66 school-age autistic children. The scale also successfully discriminated between autistic and typical children of similar age and ability. The Sensory Behavior Questionnaire has potential as a measure of sensory behaviors in children on the autism spectrum. |
URI: | http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/19402 |
DOI: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-3018-8 |
ISSN: | 0162-3257 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-3018-8 1573-3432 |
Appears in Collections: | Dept of Health Sciences Research Papers |
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