CBSS - Using qualitative methods to guide scale development for anxiety in autism spectrum disorder

2016

Luc Lecavalier
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614-685-8722

Anxiety is common in youth with autism spectrum disorder. Despite this common co-occurrence, studies targeting anxiety in this population are hindered by the under-developed state of measures in youth with autism spectrum disorder. Content validity (the extent to which an instrument measures the domain of interest) and an instruments relevance to the patient population are key components of measurement development. This article describes the application of qualitative research methods in the initial development of a parent-rated instrument of anxiety symptoms in youth with autism spectrum disorder.

anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, qualitative methods, content validity

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Consumers/Families, Professionals

lecavalier.1@osu,edu

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