Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition

2013 ◽  
pp. 1444-1444
Author(s):  
Lawrence David Scahill ◽  
Koorosh Kooros ◽  
Ramon Barinaga ◽  
Rechele Brooks ◽  
Marisela Huerta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale

scholarly journals Factor Structure, Internal Consistency, and Screening Sensitivity of the GARS-2 in a Developmental Disabilities Sample

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin A. Volker ◽  
Elissa H. Dua ◽  
Christopher Lopata ◽  
Marcus L. Thomeer ◽  
Jennifer A. Toomey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Cut Score ◽  
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale ◽  
Screening Sensitivity ◽  
Three Factor

The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2) is a widely used screening instrument that assists in the identification and diagnosis of autism. The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and screening sensitivity of the GARS-2 using ratings from special education teaching staff for a sample of 240 individuals with autism or other significant developmental disabilities. Exploratory factor analysis yielded a correlated three-factor solution similar to that found in 2005 by Lecavalier for the original GARS. Though the three factors appeared to be reasonably consistent with the intended constructs of the three GARS-2 subscales, the analysis indicated that more than a third of the GARS-2 items were assigned to the wrong subscale. Internal consistency estimates met or exceeded standards for screening and were generally higher than those in previous studies. Screening sensitivity was .65 and specificity was .81 for the Autism Index using a cut score of 85. Based on these findings, recommendations are made for instrument revision.

Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS)

Diagnostique ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 115-124
Author(s):  
Carol Swift
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale

scholarly journals Predictors of Anxiety in a Sample of Preschoolers with ASD

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Behzadpoor ◽  
Hamidreza Pouretemad ◽  
Saeed Akbari zardkhaneh
Keyword(s):  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Functional Language ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale

AbstractObjectiveAnxiety is one of the most prevalent comorbid disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is inconsistency in research investigating the predictors of anxiety in children with ASD. Also, most studies have focused on school-age children so research on anxiety in preschoolers with ASD has been somewhat neglected. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate age, gender, ASD symptom severity, and functional language use as potential risk factors for developing anxiety in this sample.MethodIn total, 95 children with ASD and their caregivers participated in this study. The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale–Second Edition (GARS-2), and The Preschool Anxiety Scale (PAS) were used to gather data. Data were analyzed by Independent sample t-tests, MANOVA, Pearson’s r correlations, the point biserial correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis with the stepwise procedure.ResultsThe findings indicated that anxiety was positively correlated with age and functional language use and negatively with ASD symptom severity. There wasn’t a significant relationship between anxiety and gender.ConclusionThe findings suggest age and ASD symptom severity were significant predictors of anxiety in this sample. In other words, older children and cases with lower symptom severity are more likely to experience anxiety. It is also implied to examine the role of cognitive deficits in the development of anxiety in autism.

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