Structural hierarchy of autism spectrum disorder symptoms: an integrative framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In an attempt to resolve questions regarding the symptom classification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), previous research generally aimed to demonstrate superiority of one model over another. Rather than adjudicating which model may be optimal, we propose an alternative approach that integrates competing models using Goldberg's bass-ackwards method, providing a comprehensive understanding of the underlying symptom structure of ASD.

Methods

The study sample comprised 3,825 individuals, consecutive referrals to a university hospital developmental disabilities specialty clinic or a child psychiatry outpatient clinic. This study analyzed DSM-IV-referenced ASD symptom statements from parent and teacher versions of the Child and Adolescent Symptom Inventory-4R. A ser

SUBMITTER: Kim H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5555838 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature