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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-11-2007 | Original Paper

Factor Analysis of the Aberrant Behavior Checklist in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Jason Brinkley, Laura Nations, Ruth K. Abramson, Alicia Hall, Harry H. Wright, Robin Gabriels, John R. Gilbert, Margaret A. O. Pericak-Vance, Michael L. Cuccaro

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2007

Abstract

Exploratory factor analysis (varimax and promax rotations) of the aberrant behavior checklist-community version (ABC) in 275 individuals with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) identified four- and five-factor solutions which accounted for >70% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis (Lisrel 8.7) revealed indices of moderate fit for the five-factor solution. Our results suggest that the factor structure of the ABC is robust within an ASD sample. Both solutions yielded a three items self-injury factor. Stratifying on this factor, we identified significant differences between the high- and low-self injury groups on ABC subscales. The emergence of a self-injury factor, while not suggestive of a new subscale, warrants further exploration as a tool that could help dissect relevant neurobiobehavioral groups in ASD.

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Titel: Factor Analysis of the Aberrant Behavior Checklist in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs: Jason Brinkley
Laura Nations
Ruth K. Abramson
Alicia Hall
Harry H. Wright
Robin Gabriels
John R. Gilbert
Margaret A. O. Pericak-Vance
Michael L. Cuccaro
Publicatiedatum: 01-11-2007
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2007
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0327-3

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