Caregivers completed age-appropriate versions of the BRIEF (BRIEF-Preschool Edition for ages 2-4 and age 5 years if in preschool, or the BRIEF 2nd Edition for ages 6-18 and age 5 years in kindergarten, PAR Inc, Lutz, Florida).The BRIEF instrument survey behaviours associated with executive functioning (ability to self-regulate, pay attention and organize in real-world situations) and provide clinically relevant information on a wide range of behaviours.
The Emotional Control scale measures the impact of executive function difficulties on emotional expression and assesses a childs ability to modulate or control his emotional responses. Traditionally, T scores at or above 65 are considered clinically significant. Gioia GA, Isquith PK, Guy SC, Kenworthy L. Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, 2nd Edition (BRIEF2). Odessa, FL Psychological Assessment Resources and Gioia GA, Espy KA, Isquith PK. BRIEF-P Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Preschool Version, professional manual. Lutz, FL PAR; 2003.
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