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Comprehensive Psychometric Analysis of the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Many assessment measures have only been validated for one specific diagnostic population, which is costly and reduces the clinical utility of assessments. The Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) is one popular measure designed to assess disruptive behavior problems in youth. The ECBI has sound psychometric properties in typically developing youth, but the factor structure has never been examined in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, the current study conducted a comprehensive psychometric analysis of the ECBI in children with ASD. Retrospective data from a nationally representative sample was collected from 335 children with ASD ages 2–12 years old. A four factor solution was identified for this sample. Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.

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KJ conceived of the study, participated in its design and coordination, performed the statistical analysis, interpreted findings, and drafted the manuscript. KZ conceived of the study, participated in its design and coordination, aided in the interpretation, and provided important revisions for intellectual content. PS contributed in the acquisition of data and provided important revisions for intellectual content. MS contributed in the acquisition of data. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, 307 University Blvd N, UCOM 1000, Mobile, AL, 36688, USA

    Kathryn Jeter & Kimberly Zlomke

  2. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Oklahoma State University, 026B Murray Hall, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA

    Paul Shawler & Maureen Sullivan

  3. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1200 Children’s Avenue, Suite 12400, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA

    Kathryn Jeter

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Jeter, K., Zlomke, K., Shawler, P. et al. Comprehensive Psychometric Analysis of the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord 47, 1354–1368 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3048-x

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