The Autism Impact Measure (AIM): Initial Development of a New Tool for Treatment Outcome Measurement
The Autism Impact Measure (AIM): Initial Development of a New Tool for Treatment Outcome Measurement
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DOI：
10.1007/s10803-013-1862-3
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发表时间：
2014-01-01
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Warren, Zachary
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作者：
Kanne, Stephen M.;Mazurek, Micah O.;Warren, Zachary
目前的研究描述了一种新的测量目标的核心自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）症状，自闭症影响测量（AIM）的变化的敏感性的发展和心理测量学特性。AIM使用两周的回忆期，并根据两个相应的5点量表（频率和影响）对项目进行评分。心理测量学特性进行了检查，使用一个大样本（n = 440）的自闭症治疗网络注册的ASD儿童。探索性因素分析表明，四个因素，并导致在一个25项的问卷具有良好的整体模型拟合。重测信度，交叉信息可靠性，收敛效度与其他措施的ASD症状和整体功能都很强。AIM是衡量核心ASD症状频率和影响的可靠有效指标。
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.