Kennard, Jerry, Noret, Nathalie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4393-1887 and Paton, Fiona
(2005)
Measuring impact: development of AIMS (Aimhigher Impact Measurement Scale).
Project Report.
York St John College, York.
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.
Item Type: | Monograph (Project Report) |
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Additional Information: | Commissioned by: A Report Commissioned and Funded by the Aimhigher North Yorkshire Area Steering Group and Supported by the Learning and Skills Council in North Yorkshire |
Status: | Published |
DOI: | 0955342457 |
School/Department: | School of Education, Language and Psychology |
URI: | https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/60 |
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