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Towards a new functional assessment of autistic dysfunction in children with developmental disorders: the Behaviour
J L Adrien1, S Roux, G Couturier
1Inserm U316, Tours, France. JL.Adrien@gil.med.univ-tours.fr
Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice
|November 16, 2001
Summary
A new Behaviour Function Inventory (BFI) assesses psychological development in children with autism. This reliable and valid tool identifies six key dysfunction dimensions, aiding clinical research in psychopathology and physiopathology.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Developmental disorders in children require precise assessment tools.
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is linked to core autistic syndrome rooted in neurophysiological dysfunctions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate the Behaviour Function Inventory (BFI), a novel scale for assessing psychological development and functioning in children with developmental disorders.
- To investigate the reliability and validity of the BFI.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Behaviour Function Inventory (BFI) based on 11 neurophysiological functions.
- Factorial analysis of 55 initial items to identify underlying dimensions.
- Exploration of relationships between BFI dimensions and diagnostic subgroups, chronological, and developmental age.
Main Results:
- Factorial analysis revealed six main dimensions: interaction, praxis, auditory, attention, islet of ability, and emotional dysfunction.
- The BFI demonstrated reliability and validity in assessing functional symptomatology of autism.
- The scale provides precise information on disordered areas of functioning.
Conclusions:
- The Behaviour Function Inventory (BFI) is a valuable tool for precise assessment of functional symptomatology in autism.
- This new approach offers significant potential for clinical research, particularly in psychopathology and physiopathology studies of autism.
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