MEASURE NAME: Acronym:

Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents Acute Stress Disorder Module DICA-ASD

Basic Description Author(s): Author Contact:

Saxe, Glenn, M.D. Dr. Glenn Saxe Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Dowling 1 North One Boston Medical Center Place Boston, MA 02118 (617) 414-7504 Author Email: [email protected] Citation: Miller, A.B., Saxe, G., Stoddard, F., Bartholomew, D., Hall, E., Lopez, C., Kaplow, J., C. Koenen, K., Bosquet, M., & Reich, W. (2004). Reliability and validity of the DICA-ASD. Poster presented at the meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, New Orleans, LA. To Obtain: Contact the author at [email protected], or go to www.nctsn.org. E-mail: [email protected] Website: nctsn.org Cost per copy (in US $): $0.00 Copyright: No Description: The DICA-ASD is a semi-structured clinical interview that provides a measure of self-reported Acute Stress Disorder symptomatology and diagnosis. It was adapted from the PTSD module of the DICA. It consists of one item that assesses for the event and child’s age at the time of the event, 3 items that assess for the DSM-IV A2 ASD criteria, and 40 symptom items that correspond to the DSMIV criteria for ASD and assess Dissociation, Reexperiencing, Avoidance, and Arousal. Theoretical Orientation DSM-IV Acute Stress Disorder Summary: Domains Assessed:

Languages Available:

1. Acute Stress Disorder (child) 2. Posttraumatic stress symptoms (child) 3. 4. 5. 6. English

Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents Acute Stress Disorder Module NCTSN Measure Review Database www.NCTSN.org

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Age Range: # of Items: Time to Complete (min): Time to Score (min): Periodicity: Response Format:

7.00 - 18.0 Measure Type: 44 Measure Format: 15 Reporter: 5 Education Level:

Materials Needed:

Yes

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Material Notes: Sample Items: Domains Acute Stress Disorder Symptomatology

In-depth assessment Semi-structured interview Self

3-point scale (1=No, 2=Sometimes, 3=Yes) Paper and pencil Testing stimuli Computer Physiological equipment Video equipment Other Age is estimated, given the ages of the children involved in the psychometric study of the measure.

Scale Dissociation

Sample Items

Reexperiencing

Have you ever been really upset because you saw something that reminded you of the ____ (TRAUMATIC EVENT)? Do you try not to think or talk about ____ (TRAUMATIC EVENT)? Since the ____ (TRAUMATIC EVENT), do you have a lot more trouble than usual falling asleep or staying asleep?

Avoidance Arousal

At the time of the ___ (TRAUMATIC EVENT) did you feel spaced out or dazed?

Notes (additional scales and domains): The DICA-ASD can also be scored to yield a diagnosis of ASD. Information Provided: (check all that apply) Diagnostic information DSM-III Yes Diagnostic information DSM-IV Strengths Yes Areas of concerns/risks Program evaluation information Yes Continuous assessment Yes Raw Scores

Yes

Standard Scores Percentile Graph (e.g., of elevated scale) Dichotomous assessment Clinical friendly output Written feedback Other

Training Training to Administer:

None

Must be a psychologist

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Via manual/video

Training by experienced clinician (