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Parent-reported outcome measures evaluating communication in individuals with rare neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review

Communication impairments are a leading concern for parent caregivers of individuals with rare neurodevelopmental disorders. Clinical trials of disease modifying therapies require valid and responsive outcome measures that are relevant to individuals with RNDDs. Identifying and evaluating current psychometric properties for communication measures is a critical step towards the selection and use of appropriate instruments. 

Citation:
Saldaris JM, Ayalde J, Kankanange S, Keeley J, Leonard H, Jacoby P, Marsh ED, ……. Downs J. Parent-reported outcome measures evaluating communication in individuals with rare neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review. Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2024.

Keywords:
Clinical trial readiness; communication; parentā€reported outcome measures; psychometric properties; rare neurodevelopmental disorders

Abstract:
Communication impairments are a leading concern for parent caregivers of individuals with rare neurodevelopmental disorders. Clinical trials of disease modifying therapies require valid and responsive outcome measures that are relevant to individuals with RNDDs. Identifying and evaluating current psychometric properties for communication measures is a critical step towards the selection and use of appropriate instruments.