Global InformationNisonger Child Behavior Rating Form information
The Nisonger Child Behavior Rating Form (NCBRF) is an instrument designed to assess the behavior of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and those with autism spectrum disorder. The assessment contains 76 items 10 Positive/Social items and 66 Problem Behavior items). The NCBRF is made up of three sections: I, Where raters can identify unusual circumstances that may have affected the youth's behavior; II, where positive behaviors are rated, and III, a listing of problem behaviors. There are separate Teacher and a Parent versions of the form, and the NCBRF takes about 15 minutes to complete. The NCBRF is designed to be used with children and adolescents ages 3 to 16 years. Several research studies have found the NCBRF to be a reliable and valid measure in the assessment of behavior in children and adolescents.[1][2]
- ^ Tassé, MJ; Aman, MG; Hammer, D; Rojahn, J (1996). "The Nisonger Child Behavior Rating Form: age and gender effects and norms". Research in Developmental Disabilities. 17 (1): 59–75. doi:10.1016/0891-4222(95)00037-2. PMID 8750076.
- ^ Aman, MG; Tassé, MJ; Rojahn, J; Hammer, D (1996). "The Nisonger CBRF: a child behavior rating form for children with developmental disabilities". Research in Developmental Disabilities. 17 (1): 41–57. doi:10.1016/0891-4222(95)00039-9. PMID 8750075.