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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-01-2014 | Original Paper

The Autism Impact Measure (AIM): Initial Development of a New Tool for Treatment Outcome Measurement

Auteurs: Stephen M. Kanne, Micah O. Mazurek, Darryn Sikora, Jayne Bellando, Lee Branum-Martin, Benjamin Handen, Terry Katz, Brian Freedman, Mary Paige Powell, Zachary Warren

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 1/2014

Abstract

The current study describes the development and psychometric properties of a new measure targeting sensitivity to change of core autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms, the Autism Impact Measure (AIM). The AIM uses a 2-week recall period with items rated on two corresponding 5-point scales (frequency and impact). Psychometric properties were examined using a large sample (n = 440) of children with ASD enrolled in the Autism Treatment Network. The exploratory factor analysis indicated four factors and resulted in a 25-item questionnaire with excellent overall model fit. Test–retest reliability, cross-informant reliability, and convergent validity with other measures of ASD symptoms and overall functioning were strong. The AIM is a reliable and valid measure of frequency and impact of core ASD symptoms.

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Titel: The Autism Impact Measure (AIM): Initial Development of a New Tool for Treatment Outcome Measurement
Auteurs: Stephen M. Kanne
Micah O. Mazurek
Darryn Sikora
Jayne Bellando
Lee Branum-Martin
Benjamin Handen
Terry Katz
Brian Freedman
Mary Paige Powell
Zachary Warren
Publicatiedatum: 01-01-2014
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1862-3

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