Table 2. Significant Correlations Between Achenbach System for Empirically-Based Assessment measures (ASEBA) Intercepts and Slopes and Baseline and Distal Correlates.
| ASEBA modeled variable | ASD (n=70-88) | Nonspectrum DD (n=36-48) |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety intercept | BRIEF (r=.41, p=.001) QLQ-Satisfaction (r=-.29, p=.01) Vineland Social (r=-.27, p=.02) Vineland Communication (r=-.25, p=.03) Vineland Daily Living (r=-.31, p=.007) |
BRIEF (r=.49, p=.003) |
| Anxiety slope | BRIEF (r=-.35, p=.003) QLQ-Satisfaction (r=-.26, p=.02) Vineland Social (r=.29, p=.01) Vineland Communication (r=-.27, p=.02) Vineland Daily Living (r=.31, p=.005) |
BRIEF (r=-.48, p=.003) |
| Depressive intercept | BRIEF (r=.47, p<.001) QLQ-Satisfaction (r=-.37, p=.001) Vineland Social (r=-.24, p=.03) Vineland Daily Living (r=-.21, p=.06) Well-Being Total (r=-.22, p=.05) FES Conflict (r=-.23, p=.06) |
BRIEF (r=.56, p<.001) QLQ-Satisfaction (r=-.45, p=.004) Vineland Communication (r=-.31, p=.05) |
| Depressive slope | BRIEF (r=-.37, p=.002) QLQ-Satisfaction (r=.27, p=.02) Vineland Social (r=.22, p=.05) |
BRIEF (r=-.48, p=.003) QLQ-Satisfaction (r=.29, p=.07) ADOS Social Affect Severity Score (r=.29, p=.05) |
Note: Italicized text represents variables approaching significance at p=0.05-0.07. ADOS = Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule; ASD = autism spectrum disorder; BRIEF = Behavioral Rating Inventory for Executive Functioning-Emotional Control subscale; DD = developmental delay; FES = Family Environment Scale; QLQ = Quality of Life Questionnaire; Vineland = Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales.