Brief report: The training and assessment of relational precursors and abilities (TARPA): A preliminary analysis

Laura Moran; Ian Stewart; John McElwee; Siri Ming

doi:10.1007/s10803-010-0968-0

Brief report: The training and assessment of relational precursors and abilities (TARPA): A preliminary analysis

Laura Moran, Ian Stewart, John McElwee, Siri Ming

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Abstract

The TARPA (Training & Assessment of Relational Precursors & Abilities) is a recently developed computer-based protocol for the assessment of a progression of key domains of responding critical to the development of generative language. In the current pilot study, five children with autism were assessed using the TARPA and their score on this protocol was correlated with ratings on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. Findings showed a statistically significant correlation. This and other features of TARPA performance and their implications for future testing and development of this protocol are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1149-1153
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume	40
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-0968-0
Publication status	Published - Sep 2010

Keywords

Assessment
Correlation
Generativity
Relational frame theory
Relations
Vineland

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