Concurrent Validity of the WISC-IV and DAS-II in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Kuriakose, Sarah

doi:10.1177/0734282913511051

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“…38,39 There is significant evidence in the literature supporting strong correlations between the Wechsler and DAS scales. 37,40,41 In particular, the Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ)…”

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Impact of executive functioning on health‐related quality of life of pediatric brain tumor survivors

Murphy

Upshaw

Thomas

et al. 2021

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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Background: Brain tumor survivors are at risk for significant late effects following treatment completion that may adversely impact health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The current study examines the relationship between executive functioning (EF) and HRQOL in pediatric brain tumor survivors within a longitudinal framework.We hypothesized that early deficits in EF would be related to less optimal HRQOL in this population. Procedure: The current study utilized retrospective medical chart review to identify neurocognitive correlates of HRQOL in 137 youth previously treated for a pediatric brain tumor. Participants completed the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) and neuropsychological assessment, including a well-validated measure of executive functioning (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function; BRIEF). General linear regression and multivariate models were utilized to examine the relationship between child executive functioning and HRQOL.Results: Multiple domains of child executive functioning, as reported by parents on the BRIEF, significantly predicted parent-proxy reported HRQOL after controlling for demographic and medical covariates, including child intellectual functioning (IF). Similarly, after controlling for covariates, the BRIEF Cognitive Regulation Index was a significant predictor of self-reported physical and school functioning domains of HRQOL. Conclusion:Current data demonstrate EF is a significant predictor of HRQOL during survivorship for youth previously diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor. Results suggest that opportunities may exist to intervene and improve HRQOL of pediatric brain tumor survivors by targeting EF.

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Impact of executive functioning on health‐related quality of life of pediatric brain tumor survivors

Murphy

Upshaw

Thomas

et al. 2021

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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“…For the ASD-V and TD cohorts, cognitive ability was characterized with the Wechsler Intelligence Scale—Fourth Edition (WISC-IV; [62]), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale—Fifth Edition (WISC-V; [63]), or the Differential Ability Scale—Second Edition (DAS-II, [10]). Based on the study protocol and population included in the study, different IQ tests were used [21]. Psychometrics suggest acceptable correlations ( r = 0.61–0.84) between these tests, all of which are standardized to an average of 100 and SD of 15.…”

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confidence: 99%

Delayed M50/M100 evoked response component latency in minimally verbal/nonverbal children who have autism spectrum disorder

et al. 2019

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Abnormal auditory neuromagnetic M50 and M100 responses, reflecting primary/secondary auditory cortex processing, have been reported in children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some studies have reported an association between delays in these responses and language impairment. However, as most prior research has focused on verbal individuals with ASD without cognitive impairment, rather little is known about neural activity during auditory processing in minimally verbal or nonverbal children who have ASD (ASD-MVNV)—children with little or no speech and often significant cognitive impairment. To understand the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying auditory processing in ASD-MVNV children, magnetoencephalography (MEG) measured M50 and M100 responses arising from left and right superior temporal gyri during tone stimuli in three cohorts: (1) MVNV children who have ASD (ASD-MVNV), (2) verbal children who have ASD and no intellectual disability (ASD-V), and (3) typically developing (TD) children. One hundred and five participants (8–12 years) were included in the final analyses (ASD-MVNV: n = 16, 9.85 ± 1.32 years; ASD-V: n = 55, 10.64 ± 1.31 years; TD: n = 34, 10.18 ± 1.36 years). ASD-MVNV children showed significantly delayed M50 and M100 latencies compared to TD. These delays tended to be greater than the corresponding delays in verbal children with ASD. Across cohorts, delayed latencies were associated with language and communication skills, assessed by the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale Communication Domain. Findings suggest that auditory cortex neural activity measures could be dimensional objective indices of language impairment in ASD for either diagnostic (e.g., via threshold or cutoff) or prognostic (considering the continuous variable) use.

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“…The DAS-II yields a General Conceptual Abilities (GCA) score, which is obtained from a battery of 4–6 tests (depending on age) measuring verbal, non-verbal, and spatial reasoning. The DAS-II is appropriate for diverse populations and is a validated measure with strong support for its convergent validity with other measures of IQ (Farmer et al, 2016; Kuuriakose, 2014). …”

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Associations between maternal cytokine levels during gestation and measures of child cognitive abilities and executive functioning

Dozmorov

Bilbo

Kollins

et al. 2018

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity

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Preclinical studies demonstrate that environmentally-induced alterations in inflammatory cytokines generated by the maternal and fetal immune system can significantly impact fetal brain development. Yet, the relationship between maternal cytokines during gestation and later cognitive ability and executive function remains understudied. Children (n = 246) were born of mothers enrolled in the Newborn Epigenetic Study - a prospective pre-birth cohort in the Southeastern US. We characterized seven cytokines [IL-1β, IL-4,IL-6, IL-12p70, IL-17A, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα), and interferon-γ (IFNγ)] and one chemokine (IL-8) from maternal plasma collected during pregnancy. We assessed children's cognitive abilities and executive functioning at a mean age of 4.5 (SD = 1.1) years. Children's DAS-II and NIH toolbox scores were regressed on cytokines and the chemokine, controlling for maternal age, race, education, body mass index, IQ, parity, smoking status, delivery type, gestational weeks, and child birth weight and sex. Higher IL-12p70 (β = 4.26, p = 0.023) and IL-17A (β = 3.70, p = 0.042) levels were related to higher DAS-II GCA score, whereas higher IL-1β (β = -6.07, p = 0.003) was related to lower GCA score. Higher IL-12p70 was related to higher performance on NIH toolbox measures of executive functions related to inhibitory control and attention (β = 5.20, p = 0.046) and cognitive flexibility (β = 5.10, p = 0.047). Results suggest that dysregulation in gestational immune activity are associated with child cognitive ability and executive functioning.

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Concurrent Validity of the WISC-IV and DAS-II in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cited by 29 publications

References 31 publications

Impact of executive functioning on health‐related quality of life of pediatric brain tumor survivors

Impact of executive functioning on health‐related quality of life of pediatric brain tumor survivors

Delayed M50/M100 evoked response component latency in minimally verbal/nonverbal children who have autism spectrum disorder

Associations between maternal cytokine levels during gestation and measures of child cognitive abilities and executive functioning

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