Further empirical data on the psychoeducational profile-revised (PEP-R): reliability and validation with the Vineland adaptive behavior scales.
The PEP-R (psychoeducational profile revised) is an instrument that has been used in many countries to assess abilities and formulate treatment programs for children with autism and related developmental disorders. To the end to provide further information on the PEP-R's psychometric properties, a large sample (N = 137) of children presenting Autistic Disorder symptoms under the age of 12 years, including low-functioning individuals, was examined. Results yielded data of interest especially in terms of: Cronbach's alpha, interrater reliability, and validation with the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. These findings help complete the instrument's statistical description and augment its usefulness, not only in designing treatment programs for these individuals, but also as an instrument for verifying the efficacy of intervention.
I.R.C.C.S. Eugenio Medea, Associazione La Nostra Famiglia, Via Costa Alta 37, Conegliano, TV, Italy. susanna.villa@cn.lnf.it
Susanna
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Villa
Enrico
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Micheli
Laura
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Villa
Valentina
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Pastore
Alessandro
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Crippa
Massimo
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Molteni
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001077:Aptitude Tests; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003071:Cognition; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D018479:Early Intervention, Educational / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results