ArticleAutism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research2022
Using the Clinical Global Impression scale to assess social communication change in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The Use of the Clinical Global Impressions Scale in Psychosocial Interventions for Autism Characteristics: A Systematic Review.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Pooled it
- Assess the Fidelity, Validity and Responsiveness of the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) to Measure Changes in the Social Interactions of Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Trial
- Adaptive Intervention for School-Age, Minimally Verbal Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Community: Primary Aim Results.Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry · 2025Trial
- Predictors of Placebo Response in the Study of Oxytocin in Autism to Improve Reciprocal Social Behaviors.Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology · 2025Trial
- A randomized controlled effectiveness trial of transdiagnostic treatment and measurement-based care for adolescents with emotional disorders in community clinics.Journal of consulting and clinical psychology · 2025Trial
- Influence of Caregiver Input and Dyadic Arrangement on Naturalistic Communication Sampling for Children With Neurogenetic Syndromes.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR · 2026Article
- The More Than Words® parent-delivered program for autistic children and those with social communication challenges: a single-arm pragmatic feasibility trial.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
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- Predictors of successful Picture Exchange Communication System training in children with communication impairments: insights from a real-world intervention in a resource-limited setting.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
- Therapeutic Alliance in a Culturally Tailored Transition Program for Latino Young Adults with Autism and Their Families.International journal of systemic therapy · 2025Article
- A Scoping Review of the Intersectionality of Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disability with Social Inequity on Diagnosis and Treatment of Youth.Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology · 2024Article
- Neuroimaging abnormalities associated with immunotherapy responsiveness in Down syndrome regression disorder.Annals of clinical and translational neurology · 2024Article
- Extending the Usefulness of the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC): Validating the Phrase Speech and Young Fluent Version.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
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Abstract
Assessing improvements in social communication behaviors in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often challenging. The Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) is a 7-point scale that has been adapted so that clinicians can easily and quickly rate social communication behaviors. The current study evaluated the CGI-Improvement (CGI-I) subscale as a measure of social communication change in minimally verbal children with ASD. The sample included 54 minimally verbal school-age children with ASD enrolled in a social communication intervention trial. CGIs were rated by interventionists and the study coordinator at baseline and at Week 6 of intervention, and were compared to scores on the Communication Complexity Scale (CCS). Results indicated that CGI ratings corresponded with CCS scores at baseline and Week 6. Children who were rated as more severe on social communication at baseline demonstrated lower complexity of communication compared to those who were rated as less severe. Those who demonstrated fast response to intervention at Week 6 showed greater improvement in their joint attention than those who were slower responders. These results provide support for the utility and validity of the CGI-I as a measure of social communication change in minimally verbal children. This study tested the CGI, a clinician rating scale, with a group of children with ASD with limited language who received intervention to improve social interactions and communication. Children's CGI ratings were comparable to other assessments in measuring social communication. The CGI may be a useful tool for those interested in quickly and easily tracking changes in children's social communication over the course of treatment. LAY SUMMARY: This study tested the Clinical Global Impression (CGI), a clinician rating scale, with a group of children with ASD with limited language who received intervention to improve social interactions and communication. Children's CGI ratings were comparable to other assessments in measuring social communication. The CGI may be a useful tool for those interested in quickly and easily tracking changes in children's social communication over the course of treatment.
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