| Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and University Hospital of Modena, Modena, ItalyĬenter for Gerontological Evaluation and Research, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
| Dementia Program, Health Trust, Health County of Modena, Italy Chair of Geriatrics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy MoCA Clinic and Institute, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaĬenter for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia. | Alzheimer’s Association “Francesco Mazzuca”, Cento, (Fe), Italy Ethical Issues Assessment of Vulnerable Populations Conducting assessments for children or adolescents with ASD presents ethical challenges related to obtaining informed consent, ensuring confidentiality, and minimizing distress (Volkmar et al., 2014).Authors: Pirani, Alessandro a b * | Nasreddine, Ziad c | Neviani, Francesca d | Fabbo, Andrea e | Rocchi, Marco Bruno f | Bertolotti, Marco g h | Tulipani, Cristina a b | Galassi, Matteo d | Belvederi Murri, Martino i | Neri, Mirco dĬenter for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Health County of Ferrara, Cento, Italy The MoCA demonstrates greater sensitivity to mild cognitive impairment but may require more time to administer than the MMSE. It assesses multiple cognitive domains, including attention, memory, language, and visuospatial abilities. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA): The MoCA is another widely used cognitive screening tool that provides a more comprehensive assessment than the MMSE (Nasreddine et al., 2005). While the MMSE is efficient and easy to administer, its sensitivity to mild cognitive impairment is limited, and performance may be influenced by factors such as education and cultural background. It assesses various cognitive domains, including orientation, memory, attention, language, and visuospatial skills. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE): The MMSE is a brief screening tool for cognitive impairment, commonly used in older adult populations (Folstein et al., 1975). Assessments for Individuals with Neurocognitive Disorders 1. While the SRS provides valuable information about ASD traits and severity, it may be subject to response bias and lacks the objectivity of direct observation measures like the ADOS. Week 4 Assignment 3 (Constantino & Gruber, 2012). Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS): The SRS is a questionnaire-based assessment completed by parents or teachers to measure social deficits associated with ASD The ADOS demonstrates strong psychometric properties, including reliability and validity, making it widely used in clinical and research settings.
It comprises structured activities designed to elicit social and communication behaviors characteristic of ASD. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS): The ADOS is a gold-standard diagnostic tool for ASD assessment (Lord et al., 2012). Test Comparisons Assessments for Children or Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 1. Therefore, this paper aims to compare psychological tests in these domains, analyze ethical challenges, provide recommendations for competent assessment practices, and identify areas for further research. The reliability and validity of psychological tests are of paramount importance in ensuring fair and accurate assessments. These assessments are critical for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention program development, and legal/forensic evaluations. In this paper, we focus on two specific domains: assessments for children or adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and assessments for individuals with neurocognitive disorders. Week 4 Assignment 2 Enhancing Reliability and Validity in Psychological Assessments for ASD and Neurocognitive Disorders Introduction Psychological assessment plays a pivotal role in understanding and addressing various mental health conditions, developmental disorders, and neurocognitive impairments.