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Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) - Community

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Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) - Community
Clinical Assessments
Behavior
04/04/2011
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR* guid
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project ABC_Comm_SRC_Subject_ID, individual, randid, subject_id
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY ABC_Comm_interview_date, intvdate
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month. ABC_Comm_interview_age, age_at_ados, intvage
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender, sex
comments_misc String 4,000 Recommended Miscellaneous comments on study, interview, methodology relevant to this form data ABC_Comm_comments_misc
Query inter_relationparent String 50 Recommended Respondent relationship to client - Parent
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_relationparent
Query inter_relationteacher String 50 Recommended Respondent relationship to client - Teacher
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_relationteacher
Query inter_relationtrainer String 50 Recommended Respondent relationship to client - Trainer/Supervisor
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_relationtrainer
Query inter_relationother String 50 Recommended Respondent relationship to client - Other
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_relationother
inter_relationothspecify String 255 Recommended Respondent relationship to client - Other (please specify) ABC_Comm_inter_relationothspecify, whoother
Query inter_whrhome String 50 Recommended Where Was the Client Observed? Home
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_whrhome
Query inter_whrschool String 50 Recommended Where Was the Client Observed? School
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_whrschool
Query inter_whrresid String 50 Recommended Where Was the Client Observed? Residential Unit
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_whrresid
Query inter_whrwrksp String 50 Recommended Where Was the Client Observed? Workshop
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_whrwrksp
Query inter_whroth String 50 Recommended Where Was the Client Observed? Other
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_whroth
Query inter_whrothspec String 50 Recommended Specify Location, if Other: ABC_Comm_inter_whrothspec, where_observed
Query inter_cladh String 50 Recommended If in School, Type of Class (check one): Developmentally Handicapped
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_cladh
Query inter_clamh String 50 Recommended If in School, Type of Class (check one): Multihandicapped
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_clamh
Query inter_clasbh String 50 Recommended If in School, Type of Class (check one): Severe Behavior Handicap
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_clasbh
Query inter_claoth String 50 Recommended If in School, Type of Class (check one): Other
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_claoth
Query inter_claothspec String 50 Recommended Specify Class, if Other: ABC_Comm_inter_claothspec, type_class
Query inter_ethcau String 50 Recommended Ethnic Group (check): Caucasian
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_ethcau
Query inter_ethhis String 50 Recommended Ethnic Group (check): Hispanic
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_ethhis
Query inter_ethafa String 50 Recommended Ethnic Group (check): African-American
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_ethafa
Query inter_ethoth String 50 Recommended Ethnic Group (check): Other
Yes;No
ABC_Comm_inter_ethoth
Query inter_ethothspec String 50 Recommended Specify Ethnic Group, if Other: ABC_Comm_inter_ethothspec
Query inter_deaf String 50 Required CLIENTS MEDICAL STATUS: Deafness?
Yes;No;?;999
? = Don't know ABC_Comm_inter_deaf, deafness
Query inter_blind String 50 Recommended CLIENTS MEDICAL STATUS: Blindness?
Yes;No;?
? = Don't know ABC_Comm_inter_blind, blindness
Query inter_epilep String 50 Recommended CLIENTS MEDICAL STATUS: Epilepsy?
Yes;No;?
? = Don't know ABC_Comm_inter_epilep, epilepsy
Query inter_cp String 50 Required CLIENTS MEDICAL STATUS: Cerebral Palsy?
Yes;No;?;999
? = Don't know ABC_Comm_inter_cp, cerebral_palsy
inter_othercond String 50 Recommended CLIENTS MEDICAL STATUS: Other ABC_Comm_inter_othercond, other_medical
inter_med1 String 255 Recommended Current Medications 1 and dosage schedule ABC_Comm_inter_med1, Med1, current_medications
inter_med2 String 255 Recommended Current Medications 2 and dosage schedule ABC_Comm_inter_med2, Med2
inter_med3 String 255 Recommended Current Medications 3 and dosage schedule ABC_Comm_inter_med3, Med3
inter_med4 String 255 Recommended Current Medications 4 and dosage schedule ABC_Comm_inter_med4, Med4
inter_med5 String 255 Recommended Current Medications 5 and dosage schedule ABC_Comm_inter_med5, Med5
Query ques_active Integer Recommended 1. Excessively active at home, school, work, or elsewhere 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_active, abcc001, abp_q01, q01, q01_excessively_active
Query ques_selfinj Integer Recommended 2. Injures self on purpose 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_selfinj, abcc002, abp_q02, q02, q02_injures_self
Query ques_inact Integer Recommended 3. Listless, sluggish, inactive 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_inact, abcc003, abp_q03, q03, q03_lethargic
Query ques_aggres Integer Recommended 4. Aggressive to other children.or adults (verbally or physically) 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_aggres, abcc004, abp_q04, q04, q04_aggressive
Query ques_isolate Integer Recommended 5. Seeks isolation from others 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_isolate, abcc005, abp_q05, q05, q05_isolation
Query ques_bodymove Integer Recommended 6. Meaningless, recurring body movements 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_bodymove, abcc006, abp_q06, q06, q06_meaningless_movements
Query ques_boister Integer Recommended 7. Boisterous (inappropriately noisy and rough) 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_boister, abcc007, abp_q07, q07, q07_boisterous
Query ques_scream Integer Recommended 8. Screams inappropriately 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_scream, abcc008, abp_q08, q08, q08_screams_inappropriately
Query ques_talk Integer Recommended 9. Talks excessively 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_talk, abcc009, abp_q09, q09, q09_talks_excessively
Query ques_temper Integer Recommended 10. Temper tantrums/outbursts 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_temper, abcc010, abp_q10, q10, q10_temper_tantrums
Query ques_stermov Integer Recommended 11. Stereotyped behavior; abnormal, repetitive movements 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_stermov, abcc011, abp_q11, q11, q11_stereotypical_behavior
Query ques_preocc Integer Recommended 12. Preoccupied; stares into space 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_preocc, abcc012, abp_q12, q12, q12_preoccupied
Query ques_impuls Integer Recommended 13. Impulsive (acts without thinking) 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_impuls, abcc013, abp_q13, q13, q13_impulsive
Query ques_irrita Integer Recommended 14. Irritable and whiny 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_irrita, abcc014, abp_q14, q14, q14_irritable_whiny
Query ques_restless Integer Recommended 15. Restless, unable to sit still 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_restless, abcc015, abp_q15, q15, q15_restless
Query ques_withdra Integer Recommended 16. Withdrawn; prefers solitary activities 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_withdra, abcc016, abp_q16, q16, q16_withdrawn_solitary
Query ques_oddbeh Integer Recommended 17. Odd, bizarre in behavior 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_oddbeh, abcc017, abp_q17, q17, q17_odd_bizarre_behavior
Query ques_diso Integer Recommended 18. Disobedient; difficult to control 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_diso, abcc018, abp_q18, q18, q18_disobedient
Query ques_yells Integer Recommended 19. Yells at inappropriate times 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_yells, abcc019, abp_q19, q19, q19_yells_inappropriately
Query ques_fixface Integer Recommended 20. Fixed facial expression; lacks emotional responsiveness 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_fixface, abcc020, abp_q20, q20, q20_fixed_facial_expressions
Query ques_disturb Integer Recommended 21. Disturbs others 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_disturb, abcc021, abp_q21, q21, q21_disturbs_others
Query ques_reptsp Integer Recommended 22. Repetitive speech 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_reptsp, abcc022, abp_q22, q22, q22_repetitive_speech
Query ques_nothsit Integer Recommended 23. Does nothing but sit and watch others 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_nothsit, abcc023, abp_q23, q23, q23_sit_and_watch
Query ques_uncoop Integer Recommended 24. Uncooperative 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_uncoop, abcc024, abp_q24, q24, q24_uncooperative
Query ques_depres Integer Recommended 25. Depressed mood 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_depres, abcc025, abp_q25, q25, q25_depressed_mood
Query ques_nocont Integer Recommended 26. Resists any form of physical contact 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_nocont, abcc026, abp_q26, q26, q26_resists_physical_contact
Query ques_headrep Integer Recommended 27. Moves or rolls head back and forth repetitively 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_headrep, abcc027, abp_q27, q27, q27_moves_repetitively
Query ques_noinstr Integer Recommended 28. Does not pay attention to instructions 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_noinstr, abcc028, abp_q28, q28, q28_ignores_instructions
Query ques_demand Integer Recommended 29. Demands must be met immediately 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_demand, abcc029, abp_q29, q29, q29_demands_immediacy
Query ques_isoother Integer Recommended 30. Isolates himself/herself from other children or adults 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_isoother, abcc030, abp_q30, q30, q30_isolates_self
Query ques_disgroup Integer Recommended 31. Disrupts group activities 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_disgroup, abcc031, abp_q31, q31, q31_disrupts_group
Query ques_longtime Integer Recommended 32. Sits or stands in one position for a long time 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_longtime, abcc032, abp_q32, q32, q32_holds_one_position
Query ques_talkself Integer Recommended 33. Talks to self loudly 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_talkself, abcc033, abp_q33, q33, q33_loud_selftalk
Query ques_criesmin Integer Recommended 34. Cries over minor annoyances and hurts 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_criesmin, abcc034, abp_q34, q34, q34_cries_easily
Query ques_repmov Integer Recommended 35. Repetitive hand, body, or head movements 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_repmov, abcc035, abp_q35, q35, q35_repetitive_hand_body
Query ques_moodqu Integer Recommended 36. Mood changes quickly 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_moodqu, abcc036, abp_q36, q36, q36_mood_changes_quickly
Query ques_unstruct Integer Recommended 37. Unresponsive to structured activities (does not react) 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_unstruct, abcc037, abp_q37, q37, q37_unresponsive
Query ques_noseat Integer Recommended 38. Does not stay in seat (e.g., during lesson or training periods, meals, etc) 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_noseat, abcc038, abp_q38, q38, q38_does_not_stay_seat
Query ques_nsitstil Integer Recommended 39. Will not sit still for any length of time 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_nsitstil, abcc039, abp_q39, q39, q39_will_not_sit_still
Query ques_difreach Integer Recommended 40. Is difficult to reach, contact, or get through to 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_difreach, abcc040, abp_q40, q40, q40_difficult_to_reach
Query ques_criesini Integer Recommended 41. Cries and screams inappropriately 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_criesini, abcc041, abp_q41, q41, q41_cries_and_screams
Query ques_prefalon Integer Recommended 42. Prefers to be alone 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_prefalon, abcc042, abp_q42, q42, q42_prefers_to_be_alone
Query ques_nowords Integer Recommended 43. Does not try to communicate by words or gestures 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_nowords, abcc043, abp_q43, q43, q43_does_not_communicate
Query ques_distract Integer Recommended 44. Easily distractible 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_distract, abcc044, abp_q44, q44, q44_easily_distractible
Query ques_waverep Integer Recommended 45. Waves or shakes the extremities repeatedly 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_waverep, abcc045, abp_q45, q45, q45_waves_extremities
Query ques_repwords Integer Recommended 46. Repeats a word or phrase over and over 0::4; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing; 4=Present ABC_Comm_ques_repwords, abcc046, abp_q46, q46, q46_repeats_over_and_over
Query ques_bangsobj Integer Recommended 47. Stamps feet or bangs objects or slams doors 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_bangsobj, abcc047, abp_q47, q47, q47_stamps_bangs_slams
Query ques_construn Integer Recommended 48. Constantly runs or jumps around the room 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_construn, abcc048, abp_q48, q48, q48_constantly_runs_jumps
Query ques_rocksrep Integer Recommended 49. Rocks body back and forth repeatedly 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_rocksrep, abcc049, abp_q49, q49, q49_rocks_repeatedly
Query ques_hurtself Integer Recommended 50. Deliberately hurts himself/herself 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_hurtself, abcc050, abp_q50, q50, q50_deliberately_hurts_self
Query ques_noattent Integer Recommended 51. Pays no attention when spoken to 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_noattent, abcc051, abp_q51, q51, q51_ignores_speaking_to
Query ques_violenself Integer Recommended 52. Does physical violence to self 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_violenself, abcc052, abp_q52, q52, q52_violence_to_self
Query ques_nospont Integer Recommended 53. Inactive, never moves spontaneously 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_nospont, abcc053, abp_q53, q53, q53_inactive_never_moves
Query ques_overact Integer Recommended 54. Tends to be excessively active 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_overact, abcc054, abp_q54, q54, q54_excessively_active
Query ques_negaffec Integer Recommended 55. Responds negatively to affection 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_negaffec, abcc055, abp_q55, q55, q55_negative_to_affection
Query ques_ignodirec Integer Recommended 56. Deliberately ignores directions 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_ignodirec, abcc056, abp_q56, q56, q56_ignores_directions
Query ques_nownway Integer Recommended 57. Has temper outbursts or tantrums when he/she does not get own way 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_nownway, abcc057, abp_q57, q57, q57_temper_own_way
Query ques_fewsocia Integer Recommended 58. Shows few social reactions to others 0::3; -8 0 = Not at all a problem; 1 = The behavior is a problem but slight in degree; 2 = The problem is moderately serious; 3 = The problem is severe in degree; -8=refused to answer/missing ABC_Comm_ques_fewsocia, abcc058, abp_q58, q58, q58_few_social_reactions
Query total_irrita Integer Recommended Subscale I: Irritability ABC_Comm_total_irrita, abcc060, irritability, subitl, subscale_i_irritability
Query total_lethar Integer Recommended Subscale II: Lethargy ABC_Comm_total_lethar, lethargy, subiitl, subscale_ii_lethargy
Query total_stereo Integer Recommended Subscale III: Stereotypy ABC_Comm_total_stereo, abcc061, stereotypy, subiiitl, subscale_iii_stereotypy
Query total_hyper Integer Recommended Subscale IV: Hyperactivity ABC_Comm_total_hyper, abcc062, hyperactivity, subivtl, subscale_iv_hyperactivity
Query total_speech Integer Recommended Subscale V: Inappropriate Speech ABC_Comm_total_speech, abcc063, inappropriatespeech, subscale_v_inappropriate_speech, subvtl
Query daysrz Integer Recommended days since randomization studyday, visitid
Query study String 100 Recommended Study; The code for each individual study studyid
Query site String 101 Recommended Site Study Site siteid
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name int1
Query completed Integer Recommended Checks if completed 0::3 0=No; 1=Yes; 2=Yes, lost; 3=Unverified cybb_complete, formcomp, frmcomp, ipsm_skip
Query subtrial_name Integer Recommended Name of subtrial 1::3 1=Crossover; 2=Guanfacine; 3= Open Label MPH
Query version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
Query sitedatasource_1 Integer Recommended Source of Data: Site 0;1; -888; -999 0=False; 1=True; -888=Not Applicable; -999=Missing; infosrcr
Query sitedatasource_phone Integer Recommended Source of Data: Telephone 0;1; -888; -999 0=False; 1=True; -888=Not Applicable; -999=Missing; infoscrct
Query sitedatasource_physician Integer Recommended Source of Data: Physician 0;1; -888; -999 0=False; 1=True; -888=Not Applicable; -999=Missing; infoscrp
symptom1 String 200 Recommended Target symptom 1 (text has been cleared of identifiers)
symptom2 String 200 Recommended Target symptom 2 (text has been cleared of identifiers)
Query ci_enrolled Integer Recommended Participant enrolled 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes enrolled
frq_sev1a String 250 Recommended Frequency and Severity 1 - 1st section frq_sev1
frq_sev1b String 250 Recommended Frequency and Severity 1 - 2nd section frq_sev0
frq_sev1c String 250 Recommended Frequency and Severity 1 - 3rd section frq_sev2
frq_sev2a String 250 Recommended Frequency and Severity 2 - 1st section frq_sev3
frq_sev2b String 250 Recommended Frequency and Severity 2 - 2nd section frq_sev4
frq_sev2c String 250 Recommended Frequency and Severity 2 - 3rd section frq_sev5
Query visnum Float Recommended Numeric Visit Number -1.5 = Pre-Screening; -1 = Screening; 0 = Baseline; ## = Visit ## (from 1 to 10); Whole numbers = standard monthly visits; #.001 - #.009 = Unscheduled; #.1 = End of Phase 1; #.2 = End of Phase 2; #.3 = End of Phase 3; #.4 = End of Open Choice Phase; #.5 = End of Study; #.6 = Genetic Analysis; 1000=all visits
visitnum Integer Recommended Visit number
drug_name String 25 Recommended Drug Name
drug_dosage Integer Recommended Drug Dosage 0;1 0 = Pre-dose; 1 = Post-dose
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