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10-03-2023 | Original Paper

Differential Performance of Social Communication Questionnaire Items in African American/Black vs. White Children

Auteurs: Ethan Dahl, Eric J. Moody, Brian Barger, Steven Rosenberg, Carolyn DiGuiseppi, M. Daniele Fallin, Li-Ching Lee, Lisa Wiggins

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2024

Abstract

Screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an essential early step in the identification process and inaccurate screening may lead to significant delays in the onset of treatment. Past research has highlighted discrepancies in the performance of ASD screening tools such as the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) among certain racial and ethnic groups. The current study explored the functioning of the SCQ among African American/Black and White respondents based on item level performance on the measure. Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analyses showed that 16 (41%) items of the SCQ functioned differently for African American/Black respondents when compared to White respondents. Implications, such as the potential for delayed diagnosis and treatment, and the influence on downstream outcomes, are discussed.

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For the purposes of this manuscript, the term African American/Black will be used to represent descriptions of African American, Black, and non-Hispanic Black.

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Titel: Differential Performance of Social Communication Questionnaire Items in African American/Black vs. White Children
Auteurs: Ethan Dahl
Eric J. Moody
Brian Barger
Steven Rosenberg
Carolyn DiGuiseppi
M. Daniele Fallin
Li-Ching Lee
Lisa Wiggins
Publicatiedatum: 10-03-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05931-w

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