Early Screening of the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Validity Properties and Cross-Cultural Generalizability of the First Year Inventory in Italy.

摘要: This study examined the cross-cultural generalisability of First Year Inventory (FYI) on an Italian sample, testing its construct validity, consistency, and structural validity. Six hundred ninety-eight parents children aged 11-13 months completed questionnaire. Similarities between analyses American/Israeli samples were found, as demonstrations instrument's validity internal consistency with both groups. The original factorial structure was not demonstrated; thus, a new tested, short version FYI demonstrated via confirmatory factor analysis. findings supported may aid in medical decision-making further steps for referral child to early diagnostic assessment.