Concurrent Validity and Reliability for the Communication Complexity Scale

Brady, Nancy C.; Fleming, Kandace; Romine, Rebecca Swinburne; Holbrook, Alison; Muller, Kristen; Kasari, Connie

doi:10.1044/2017_ajslp-17-0106

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“…It appears that once practitioners begin to use an assessment they may continue to use it, even if it becomes unavailable. No SLTs reported using the Communication Complexity Scale (CCS; Brady et al., , ), but this is not surprising, as it had only been described in the research literature at the time of the survey. As the psychometric properties of this scale are now being published, and appear robust, this would appear to be a valuable addition to the assessment resources available for this underserved group.…”

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“…Brady et al. () clearly identify the “void” in options for detailed assessment of these pre‐ and proto‐symbolic levels of communication. This void leaves those attempting to enhance communication in people with PIMD little detail on which to base their interventions, and a dearth of sensitive assessments to provide baseline communication information and measure change in this population.…”

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“…() discuss a range of syndromes with non‐typical progression, suggesting that researchers and practitioners should, at least, be wary of making developmentally based assumptions. In order to support evidence‐based practice, the authors of the Triple C (Bloomberg et al., ; Iacono et al., ), PVCS (Kiernan & Reid, ) and the Communication Complexity Scale (Brady et al., , , still in development) have engaged in some evaluation of the psychometric properties of both assessments.…”

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Approaches to communication assessment with children and adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities

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2018

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Communication assessment of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) has seldom been investigated. Here, we explore approaches and decision making in undertaking communication assessments in this group of people. A questionnaire was sent to UK practitioners. The questionnaire elicited information about assessment approaches used and rationales for assessment choices. Fifty‐five speech and language therapists (SLTs) responded. Findings revealed that the Preverbal Communication Schedule, the Affective Communication Assessment and the Checklist of Communication Competence were the most frequently used published assessments. Both published and unpublished assessments were often used. Rationales for assessment choice related to assessment utility, sensitivity to detail and change and their applicability to people with PIMD. Underpinning evidence for assessments was seldom mentioned demonstrating the need for more empirical support for assessments used. Variability in practice and the eclectic use of a range of assessments was evident, underpinned by practice‐focused evidence based on tacit knowledge.

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Approaches to communication assessment with children and adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities

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“…The CCS has been validated with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Brady et al, 2012), children with ASD (Brady et al in press), and TD infants (Salley & Brady, 2015). Excellent inter-observer reliability has been reported (Brady et al, 2012; in press). Construct validity was established by showing high correlations between the CCS and the Communication Matrix (Rowland & Fried-Oken, 2010) and the expressive and receptive communication subscales of the Vineland II Adaptive Behavior Scales (Sparrow, Cicchetti, & Balla, 2005; Brady et al, in press).…”

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Early social communication in infants with fragile X syndrome and infant siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder

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Research in Developmental Disabilities

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Background Little research in fragile X syndrome (FXS) has prospectively examined early social communication. Aims To compare early social communication in infants with FXS, infant siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASIBs), and typically developing (TD) infants. Methods and Procedures Participants were 18 infants with FXS, 21 ASIBs, and 22 TD infants between 7.5–14.5 months. Social communication was coded using the Communication Complexity Scale during the administration of Autism Observation Scale for Infants. Outcomes and Results Descriptively different patterns were seen across the three groups. Overall infants with FXS had lower social communication than ASIBs or TD infants when controlling for nonverbal cognitive abilities. However, infants with FXS had similar levels of social communication as ASIBs or TD infants during peek-a-boo. No differences were observed between ASIBs and TD infants. For all infants, higher social communication was related to lower ASD risk. Conclusions and Implications Findings provide insight into the developmental course of social communication in FXS. The dynamic nature of social games may help to stimulate communication in infants with FXS. Language interventions with a strong social component may be particularly effective for promoting language development in FXS.

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Using the Clinical Global Impression scale to assess social communication change in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder

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Assessing improvements in social communication behaviors in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often challenging. The Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) is a 7‐point scale that has been adapted so that clinicians can easily and quickly rate social communication behaviors. The current study evaluated the CGI‐Improvement (CGI‐I) subscale as a measure of social communication change in minimally verbal children with ASD. The sample included 54 minimally verbal school‐age children with ASD enrolled in a social communication intervention trial. CGIs were rated by interventionists and the study coordinator at baseline and at Week 6 of intervention, and were compared to scores on the Communication Complexity Scale (CCS). Results indicated that CGI ratings corresponded with CCS scores at baseline and Week 6. Children who were rated as more severe on social communication at baseline demonstrated lower complexity of communication compared to those who were rated as less severe. Those who demonstrated fast response to intervention at Week 6 showed greater improvement in their joint attention than those who were slower responders. These results provide support for the utility and validity of the CGI‐I as a measure of social communication change in minimally verbal children. This study tested the CGI, a clinician rating scale, with a group of children with ASD with limited language who received intervention to improve social interactions and communication. Children's CGI ratings were comparable to other assessments in measuring social communication. The CGI may be a useful tool for those interested in quickly and easily tracking changes in children's social communication over the course of treatment. Lay summary This study tested the Clinical Global Impression (CGI), a clinician rating scale, with a group of children with ASD with limited language who received intervention to improve social interactions and communication. Children's CGI ratings were comparable to other assessments in measuring social communication. The CGI may be a useful tool for those interested in quickly and easily tracking changes in children's social communication over the course of treatment.

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Concurrent Validity and Reliability for the Communication Complexity Scale

Cited by 29 publications

References 24 publications

Approaches to communication assessment with children and adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities

Approaches to communication assessment with children and adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities

Early social communication in infants with fragile X syndrome and infant siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder

Using the Clinical Global Impression scale to assess social communication change in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder

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