Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (K-SADS)ΒΆ
The K-SADS is a semi-structured diagnostic interview designed to assess current and past episodes of psychopathology in children and adolescents according to DSM-IV criteria. Probes and objective criteria are provided to rate individual symptoms. The K-SADS is administered by an experienced research clinician or social worker.
Domains Assessed: Psychotic and Atypical Behavior
Note: The KSADS is administered to all participants and their parents.
References: Kaufman, J., et al. (1997). Schedule for affective disorders and schizophrenia for school-age children-resent and lifetime version (K-SADS-PL): Initial reliability and validity data. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 36(7), 980-988.
Time to Complete: 90 minutes
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