ASEBA - Ages 6-18 Module

Direct Observation Form for Ages 5-14 (DOF)

Using the DOF, an observer writes a description of a child's behaviour as it occurs over 10-minute intervals in classrooms and group activities and then rates problems observed during that period. The DOF has 96 problem items scored on 4-step rating scales, and provides for scoring on-task behaviour at one-minute intervals.

The DOF profiles enable users to compare an observed target child with two observed control children for the following scales: On-task, Internalizing, Externalizing, and Total Problem Scales, averaged for up to six observation sessions.

The computer-scored profiles also include six syndrome scales derived from observations of 212 problem children aged 5-14. The six syndrome scales are not scorable on hand-scored profiles.

The DOF was normed on 287 non-referred children observed as classroom controls for problem children. For DOF reliability and validity data, see McConaughy et al., J. Abnormal Child Psychology, 1988, 16, 485-509. The Manual for School-Age Forms & Profiles reports mean DOF scale scores for referred and control children.

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All Forms and Profiles come in packages of 50.