A Factor Analytic Study of the Autism Behavior Checklist

The factor structure of the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC) was examined with 383 individuals (aged 5-22 years) with autism spectrum disorders. A five-factor model accounted for 80% of the total variance. However, no support was found for classifying the checklist's 57 items into the previously...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2002-06, Vol.32 (3), p.181-188
Main Authors: Miranda-Linne, Fredrika M, Melin, Linnart
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Adult
Asperger Syndrome - diagnosis
Asperger Syndrome - psychology
Autism
Autism Behavior Checklist
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autistic Disorder - diagnosis
Autistic Disorder - psychology
Behavior Rating Scales
Biological and medical sciences
Check Lists
Child
Child, Preschool
Children
Educational Planning
Factor Analysis
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Personality Assessment - statistics & numerical data
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychometrics
Psychometrics. Diagnostic aid systems
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Reproducibility of Results
Screening
Statistical Analysis
Techniques and methods
Young Adults
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Summary:The factor structure of the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC) was examined with 383 individuals (aged 5-22 years) with autism spectrum disorders. A five-factor model accounted for 80% of the total variance. However, no support was found for classifying the checklist's 57 items into the previously proposed five subscales. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1023/A:1015519413133