The Adapted ADOS: A New Module Set for the Assessment of Minimally Verbal Adolescents and Adults. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Few measures are appropriate to assess autism symptoms in minimally verbal adolescents and adults. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2, Lord et al., in Autism diagnostic observation schedule-2nd edition (ADOS-2). Western Psychological Services, Los Angeles, 2012) Modules 1 and 2 were designed and validated with children whose spoken language ranges from few- to- no words to phrase speech. This study describes the development and initial validation of the Adapted-ADOS (A-ADOS), which includes tasks, materials and behavioral codes modified to be suitable for assessing older minimally verbal individuals. A-ADOS algorithms exhibit comparable sensitivity and improved specificity relative to ADOS-2 Modules 1 and 2. Although further validation is needed, the A-ADOS will facilitate research to further understanding of minimally verbal adults and symptom trajectories across the lifespan.

publication date

  • March 1, 2020

Research

keywords

  • Autistic Disorder
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Verbal Behavior

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC7012666

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85075338472

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1002/aur.1329

PubMed ID

  • 31736004

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 50

issue

  • 3