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Psychometric Characteristics of the DANVA-2 in High-Functioning Children with ASD

Auteurs: Adam J. Booth, Jonathan D. Rodgers, Martin A. Volker, Christopher Lopata, Marcus L. Thomeer

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2019

Abstract

This study examined psychometric characteristics of the Diagnostic Analysis of Nonverbal Accuracy—Second Edition (DANVA-2) in 121 children, ages 6 to 13 years, with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD). Internal consistency for adult and child faces subtests were .70 and .75, respectively. Immediate test–retest reliability in the total sample (N = 121) ranged from .78 to .84. Reliability for two subsamples for 5- (n = 21) and 12-week (n = 21) intervals ranged from .75 to .90 and from .43 to .68, respectively. DANVA-2 scores strongly converged with two measures of emotion recognition but were unrelated to parent ratings of social functioning and ASD symptoms. Significant correlations (small to medium) were found between DANVA-2 scores and child age, IQ, and language ability.

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Titel: Psychometric Characteristics of the DANVA-2 in High-Functioning Children with ASD
Auteurs: Adam J. Booth
Jonathan D. Rodgers
Martin A. Volker
Christopher Lopata
Marcus L. Thomeer
Publicatiedatum: 02-07-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2019
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04130-w

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