- PMD: 1,9
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Poster Session 4: Recent Developments in Assessment and Research
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- assess the strengths and weaknesses of the GARS-3 when ratings are completed by special educators;
- describe how well the GARS-3 distinguishes students with autism from those with other developmental disabilities;
- explain how different cut scores affect GARS-3 discriminant performance and what this means for practice; and
- explain how these findings relate to data-based decision making and research and evidence-based practice domains.
Description
The GARS-3 is among the most widely used autism ratings scales in schools. But how well does it distinguish between those with and without autism? Learn what independent research says.
Presenter(s)
Martin A. Volker, Michigan State University
Nicole Bergamo, Sunfield Center
Megan M. Stoll, Sunfield Center
Shelby L. Brennan, Michigan State University
Contributor(s)
Jennifer A. Toomey, Kristin M. Rispoli, Richard Birnbaum, Gloria K. Lee
