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Direct behavior rating scales as screeners: a preliminary investigation of diagnostic accuracy in elementary school
Stephen P Kilgus1, Sandra M Chafouleas2, T Chris Riley-Tillman3
1Department of Psychology, East Carolina University.
Abstract:
This study presents an evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy and concurrent validity of Direct Behavior Rating Single Item Scales for use in school-based behavior screening of second-grade students. Results indicated that each behavior target was a moderately to highly accurate predictor of behavioral risk. Optimal universal screening cut scores were also identified for each scale, with results supporting reduced false positive rates through the simultaneous use of multiple scales.

