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Evaluating the Utility of the Spanish Version of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-Parent Report System

University of Northern Colorado

Robyn S. Hess

University of Northern Colorado

Rik Carl D'Amato

University of Northern Colorado

Parents of 55 Hispanic children between the ages of 7 and 9 years participated in a study to compare scores on the Spanish version of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-Parent Report System (el Sistema Multidimensional de Evaluación de la Conducta de los Niños) with the BASC scores from the standardization sample. The scores for each group were compared using visual inspection and a correlation procedure. Results from our Hispanic group closely resemble correlation data reported in the BASC manual, with the exception of four scales that contribute to the Behavior Symptom Index. Significant differences were noted between the Adaptive Composite and scales from other composites. The results generally support the use of the Spanish version of the BASC with Spanish-speaking parents. Some caution is urged in interpreting the results of the Withdrawal, Attention, Hyperactivity, and Atypicality scales from the Behavior Symptom Index.

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, Vol. 21, No. 4, 325-337 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/073428290302100402


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