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Brief Report: The Autism Mental Status Examination: Development of a Brief Autism-Focused Exam

Auteurs: David Grodberg, Paige M. Weinger, Alexander Kolevzon, Latha Soorya, Joseph D. Buxbaum

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2012

Abstract

The Autism Mental Status Examination (AMSE) described here is an eight-item observational assessment that prompts the observation and recording of signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The AMSE is intended to take place seamlessly in the context of a clinical exam and produces a total score. Subjects were independently administered the AMSE and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). The ADOS was used to estimate the most effective criterion cut-off on the AMSE. A score of five or greater produced excellent sensitivity and good specificity in a high-risk sample. Internal consistency was acceptable and inter-rater reliability was good to excellent. Preliminary findings indicate excellent classification accuracy and suggest that the AMSE provides a rapid and reliable observational assessment in a high-risk population.

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Titel: Brief Report: The Autism Mental Status Examination: Development of a Brief Autism-Focused Exam
Auteurs: David Grodberg
Paige M. Weinger
Alexander Kolevzon
Latha Soorya
Joseph D. Buxbaum
Publicatiedatum: 01-03-2012
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1255-4

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