Survey Description

The Autism Worries Survey – Parent Version (AWS-PV-57) is an assessment tool designed to collect parental concerns about their children’s development and daily life who have autism. It consists of 57 questions covering various areas of concern, such as social skills, communication, behaviors, and emotional well-being.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data collected from the AWS-PV-57 are analyzed to identify major areas of concern for each parent and understand the impact of these concerns on the family’s daily life. Data analysis may involve statistical methods to categorize concerns and identify key issues that may require intervention or support. The results can guide the development of personalized and family-based intervention strategies.

Objective

The primary objective of the AWS-PV-57 is to provide a structured approach to understanding and documenting parental concerns about their children with autism. This helps create a clearer profile of areas that may need additional support or intervention. The tool is also used to monitor the progress and effectiveness of interventions applied to support the children and their families.

Calibration

The AWS-PV-57 is scored based on parents’ responses to each question, evaluating how these responses reflect their concerns regarding their child’s development and daily life. Responses are typically rated on a Likert scale or similar system, and overall scores can be used to understand primary areas of concern and compare them across different populations or time points.

Bibliography

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