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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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07-10-2017 | Original Paper

Diagnosing Autism in Adults with Intellectual Disability: Validation of the DiBAS-R in an Independent Sample

Auteurs: Manuel Heinrich, Julia Böhm, Tanja Sappok

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2018

Abstract

The study assessed the diagnostic validity of the diagnostic behavioral assessment for autism spectrum disorders-revised (DiBAS-R; 19-item screening scale based on ratings by caregivers) in a clinical sample of 381 adults with ID. Analysis revealed a sensitivity of 0.82 and a specificity of 0.67 in the overall sample (70.3% agreement). Sensitivity (0.79) and specificity (0.84) were balanced in individuals with mild to moderate ID (83.3% agreement), while specificity was lower in individuals with severe to profound ID (sensitivity: 0.83, specificity: 0.34, 51% agreement). The level of ID as well as its interaction with ASD explained a significant proportion of the variance in the DiBAS-R scores. The DiBAS-R is an adequate screening tool, especially in individuals with mild to moderate ID.

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Titel: Diagnosing Autism in Adults with Intellectual Disability: Validation of the DiBAS-R in an Independent Sample
Auteurs: Manuel Heinrich
Julia Böhm
Tanja Sappok
Publicatiedatum: 07-10-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3336-5

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