The Floor Effect on the ABAS-II in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Title: The Floor Effect on the ABAS-II in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Language: English
Authors: Laghi, Fiorenzo, Ferri, Rosa, Caramuscio, Elvira, Lonigro, Antonia, Rea, Monica, Pezzuti, Lina (ORCID 0000-0001-5810-4185)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Nov 2022 52(11):4975-4985.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior, Daily Living Skills, Evaluation Methods
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Adaptive Behavior Scale
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-05369-y
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: The present study aimed at enhancing the assessment of adaptive behavior in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-Second Edition. To overcome the limits underpinning floor effect, which are commonly observed with the traditional methods, the statistical Hessl method and its revision by Orsini, Pezzuti and Hulbert was adopted. The results showed a more variation using the former method compared to the latter: a greater impairment in Social versus Leisure skills emerged. Regarding the Conceptual domain, a greater deficit in Functional Academics was observed. In the Practical domain, we found a greater impairment in Self-Care skills. Conversely, Home Living skills appeared as a strength compared to other skills. The results are discussed in reference to literature.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1351531
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The present study aimed at enhancing the assessment of adaptive behavior in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-Second Edition. To overcome the limits underpinning floor effect, which are commonly observed with the traditional methods, the statistical Hessl method and its revision by Orsini, Pezzuti and Hulbert was adopted. The results showed a more variation using the former method compared to the latter: a greater impairment in Social versus Leisure skills emerged. Regarding the Conceptual domain, a greater deficit in Functional Academics was observed. In the Practical domain, we found a greater impairment in Self-Care skills. Conversely, Home Living skills appeared as a strength compared to other skills. The results are discussed in reference to literature.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05369-y