Exploratory factor analysis of the Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist for children with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

The Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist measures social/social-communication skills and behavioral flexibility/regulation of children with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual disability. Prior studies provided support for the reliability and criterion-related validity of the Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist total score for these children; however, no studies have examined the Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist factor structure. This exploratory factor analysis examined the factor structure and internal consistency of parent ratings on the Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist for a sample of 331 children, ages 6–12 years, with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual disability. Results yielded a correlated three-factor solution. The individual factors and total score demonstrated very good internal consistency reliability. Findings supported the presence and interpretability of three subscales, as well as derivation of a total composite reflecting overall prosocial and adaptive skills and behaviors. Implications for assessment and research are discussed.

Validation of the index for the core competence of nurses leading discharge planning for older patients in China†

“…The 4 common factors were extracted after EFA, which explained 72.79% of the total variance, and the factor load of each 3-level index on the corresponding common factor was >0.40. 31,32 The 4 common factors were mostly consistent with the 4 first-level indicators of the index system, namely, "assessment of discharge planning," "formulation of discharge planning," "implementation of discharge planning," and "follow-up and effectiveness evaluation." According to the results of the EFA, the 5 three-level indicators, "3.3.1 Collaborates with community health service centers and other medical institutions to ensure the smooth referral of older patients," "3.3.2 Coordinates the implementation of discharge planning between community health service centers and other medical institutions," "3.3.3 Coordinates nursing clinics to provide follow-up services and nursing specialist guidance for older patients," "3.3.4 Coordinates beds and other resources for older patients when referring to lower medical institutions," and "3.3.5 Provides technical guidance and training for lower medical service centers" were adjusted from "implementation of discharge planning" to "follow-up and effectiveness evaluation."…”

Reliability and validity of teacher ratings on the Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist for children with autism spectrum disorder

“…The only prior factor analysis of ASC ratings (parent ratings) for these children found a three-factor correlated solution that encompassed the underlying diagnostic dimensions. As such, it is likely that future factor analyses of ASC teacher ratings will yield a multi-factor correlated solution either consisting of two factors (as described by the ASC developers including social-communication skills and behavioral flexibility/regulation skills) or three factors (as found by Lopata, Donnelly, et al, 2019 including SCS, BRS, and IRD). Future studies should also test the factor structure in different subgroups with ASD (e.g.…”

“…Lopata, Donnelly, et al (2019) also recently completed an exploratory factor analysis of ASC parent ratings for a sample of children with ASD without ID ( N = 331). Results yielded a correlated three-factor solution consisting of a Social Communication Skills scale (SCS; assessing prosocial interpersonal skills related to social interactions and social cognition), Behavior Regulation Skills scale (BRS; assessing behavioral flexibility and self-control), and Interest Regulation during Discussions scale (IRD; regulation of self-interests during discussions and engaging with topics of interest to others).…”