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Psychological Science and Education
2016. Vol. 21, no. 3, 7–15
https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2016210302
ISSN: 1814-2052 / 2311-7273 (online)

Screening Methods for Identification of the Target Group Autism Spectrum For Special Education Teachers and Psychologists

 
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Abstract

We present three screening instruments which can be used by special education teachers and psychologists for assessment of children who may belong to the intervention target group “autism spectrum”. Two of these instruments (Social Communication Questionnaire and Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorders) are parent/caregiver questionnaires and one (Autism Mental Status Exam) is a short observation schedule. All three methods were used with 132 children with conditions associated with autism spectrum, other developmental conditions, as well as typically developing children. Correlation coefficient values ranged from 0.7 to 0.82 for the pairwise comparison of the three overall scores. They provide evidence for significant convergent validity of the methods. The article discusses the strong sides of every instrument that professionals may find useful when choosing instruments for their diagnostic toolbox.

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Keywords: autism spectrum disorders, parent/caregiver’s questionnaire, screening, «Social Communication Questionnaire», «Checklist of Autism Spectrum Disorders», «Autism Mental Status Exam», convergent validity

Journal rubric: Clinical and Special Psychology

OpenAlex citations: 5

OpenAlex trends: Autism Spectrum Disorder Research, Family and Disability Support Research, Child Development and Digital Technology

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Number of citations: 5

Topics

Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

This cluster of papers encompasses a wide range of research on Autism Spectrum Disorders, including genetics, neurodevelopmental aspects, social skills interventions, brain connectivity, epidemiology, executive functioning, early intervention, emotion recognition, and neuroanatomy.

Number of works: 157201  |  Total number of citations: 3110342

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Family and Disability Support Research

This cluster of papers explores the impact of parenting stress on caregivers and families of children with developmental disabilities, particularly focusing on autism spectrum disorder. It delves into the challenges faced by parents, the well-being of caregivers, family quality of life, coping strategies, and support services available to address these stressors.

Number of works: 121070  |  Total number of citations: 1018944

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Child Development and Digital Technology

This cluster of papers explores the impact of digital technology and media exposure on children's development, with a focus on parental mediation, screen time, educational apps, and family relationships. The research covers topics such as internet use, television viewing, early childhood technology use, and the influence of media on child development.

Number of works: 84527  |  Total number of citations: 722636

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Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2016210302

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For citation: Sorokin, A.B., Zotova, M.A., Korovina, N.Y. (2016). Screening Methods for Identification of the Target Group Autism Spectrum For Special Education Teachers and Psychologists. Psychological Science and Education, 21(3), 7–15. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2016210302

© Sorokin A.B., Zotova M.A., Korovina N.Y., 2016

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Aleksandr B. Sorokin, Candidate of Science (Biology), Leading Researcher of the Federal Resource Center for Organization of Comprehensive Support to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Scientific Consultant, Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4148-6719, e-mail: sorokinab@mgppu.ru

Maria A. Zotova, Speech pathologist, School № 518, Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: Ma.zotova@bk.ru

Natalia Y. Korovina, Head of Psychiatry Department, Center for Psychiatry and Psychology, Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: doktorkorovina@gmail.com

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