title: Exploratory Factor Analysis of SRS-2 Teacher Ratings for Youth with ASD.
abstract: This study examined the factor structure and internal consistency of special education teaching staff ratings on the Social Responsiveness Scale-2 (SRS-2; Constantino and Gruber 2012), as well as the percentage of ratings falling above pre-established cut scores, for a sample of lower-functioning youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD; n = 264). Results of the exploratory factor analysis yielded a four-factor correlated solution. The individual factors and total score demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency reliability for screening purposes. When applying the lowest pre-established cut score (T ≥ 60; minimum indication of clinically significant symptoms/impairments), 85 % of the sample had ratings in that range or higher (more severe). Implications for assessment and future research are provided.
authors.affiliation: The Summit Center, 150 Stahl Road, Getzville, NY, 14068, USA. anelson@thesummitcenter.org.
authors.forename: Andrew T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.affiliation: Institute for Autism Research, Canisius College, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14208, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lopata
authors.affiliation: Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education, Michigan State University, 220 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA.
authors.forename: Martin A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Volker
authors.affiliation: Institute for Autism Research, Canisius College, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14208, USA.
authors.forename: Marcus L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Thomeer
authors.affiliation: The Summit Center, 150 Stahl Road, Getzville, NY, 14068, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Toomey
authors.affiliation: , Toronto, Canada.
authors.forename: Elissa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dua
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004519:Education, Special; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D000070777:School Teachers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D066107:Social Skills
keywords: ASD; Exploratory factor analysis; SRS-2; Teacher ratings