Convergent validity of the Autism Spectrum Disorders-Diagnostic Adult (ASD-DA) with the Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Autism subscale of the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II) |
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Authors: | Brian C. BelvaJohnny L. Matson Megan A. HattierAllison M. Kozlowski Jay W. Bamburg |
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Affiliation: | Louisiana State University, United States |
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Abstract: | The Autism Spectrum Disorders-Diagnosis for Adults (ASD-DA) is a standardized assessment used to measure autistic symptomatology in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). In order to further establish the validity of this measure, convergent validity of the ASD-DA was established by comparing ASD-DA total and subscales scores with the Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Autism (PDD/Autism) subscale score on the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II). Data was collected from 278 adults residing in two large supports and services centers in the southeastern region of the United States. The ASD-DA total scores and all subscale scores correlated with the PDD/Autism subscale score at the p < .001 level, further supporting the validity of the ASD-DA as a valid measure of autistic symptoms in adults with ID. The implications of these findings are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Convergent validity DASH-II ASD-DA Autism Diagnosis |
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