Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Social Communication Disorder Screener.
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| Title: | Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Social Communication Disorder Screener. |
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| Authors: | Pichardo, Jesus M., Foley-Nicpon, Megan, Fields, Danae, Hong, Jung Eui |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Sep2024, Vol. 54 Issue 9, p3412-3422. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Research funding, Questionnaires, Research evaluation, Descriptive statistics, Classification of mental disorders, Communicative disorders, Experimental design, Nonverbal communication, Social skills, Research methodology, Medical screening, Parents of children with disabilities, Factor analysis, Psychosocial factors, Reliability (Personality trait), Evaluation |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Currently, there are no existing measures to screen for or diagnose Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD). We conducted an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the Social Communication Disorder Screener (SCDS), a 14-item, parent-report measure based on the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for SPCD. This EFA examined the internal consistency and factor structure of the SCDS for a sample of 500 parents of children, ages 5–18 years, representative of the U.S. census. Results yielded a correlated three-factor solution with good internal consistency reliability. Findings supported the presence of three subscale as well as the derivation of a total composite score reflecting overall verbal and non-verbal communication and limitations across contexts. Clinical and research implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Currently, there are no existing measures to screen for or diagnose Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD). We conducted an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the Social Communication Disorder Screener (SCDS), a 14-item, parent-report measure based on the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for SPCD. This EFA examined the internal consistency and factor structure of the SCDS for a sample of 500 parents of children, ages 5–18 years, representative of the U.S. census. Results yielded a correlated three-factor solution with good internal consistency reliability. Findings supported the presence of three subscale as well as the derivation of a total composite score reflecting overall verbal and non-verbal communication and limitations across contexts. Clinical and research implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-023-06076-6 |
