Atributos psicométricos de la versión española de la escala de cribado A-TAC para trastornos del espectro autista

Translated title of the contribution: Psychometric attributes of the spanish version of A-TAC screening scale for autism spectrum disorders

E. Cubo, S. Sáez Velasco, V. Delgado Benito, V. Ausín Villaverde, X. R. García Soto, J. M. Trejo Gabriel Y Galán, A. Martín Santidrián, J. V. MacArrón, J. Cordero Guevara, J. Benito-León, E. D. Louis

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Abstract

Background: As there are no biological markers for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), screening must focus on behaviour and the presence of a markedly abnormal development or a deficiency in verbal and non-verbal social interaction and communication. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric attributes of a Spanish version of the autism domain of the Autism-Tics, AD/HD and other Comorbidities Inventory (A-TAC) scale for ASD screening. Material and methods: A total of 140 subjects (43% male, 57% female) aged 6-16, with ASD (n = 15), Mental Retardation (n = 40), Psychiatric Illness (n = 22), Tics (n = 12) and controls (n = 51), were included for ASD screening. The predictive validity, acceptability, scale assumptions, internal consistency, and precision were analysed. Results: The internal consistency was high (α = 0.93), and the standard error was adequate (1.13 [95% CI, -1.08 a 3.34]). The mean scores of the Autism module were higher in patients diagnosed with ASD and mental disability compared to the rest of the patients (P < .001). The area under the curve was 0.96 for the ASD group. Conclusion: The autism domain of the A-TAC scale seems to be a reliable, valid and precise tool for ASD screening in the Spanish school population.

Translated title of the contributionPsychometric attributes of the spanish version of A-TAC screening scale for autism spectrum disorders
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)40-50
Number of pages11
JournalAnales de Pediatria
Volume75
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A-TAC
  • Autism
  • Developmental disorders
  • Psychometrics attributes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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