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Disclaimer: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
Disclaimer: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
Disclaimer: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
Disclaimer
This presentation is not a WPS sponsored
training. It is not intended to a substitute
for a WPS training.
ADOS-2
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ADOS-2
• Revision of (ADOS: Lord, Rutter,
DiLavore, & Risi,1999)
ADOS-2
• Assessment of symptoms of ASD across
– Age
– Developmental Level
– Language Skills
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ADOS -2
• Toddler Module
• Module 1
• Module 2
• Module 3
• Module 4
ADOS-2 Format
Standardized:
Observation
Coding
Algorithm
• One examinee
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Administration
• Recognize Behaviors
Administration
• Familiarity with materials, activities, prompts and
codes
Selecting A Module
• Take a verbatim language sample
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Coding Behaviors
• Coding or rating items that are distinct
aspects of behavior and targets of the
ADOS
ADOS-2 Interpretation
Toddler Module – provides ranges of
concern for symptoms of ASDs
Interpretation
• Individual codes useful for programming
and identifying areas of strength and
concern
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Interpretation
ADOS-2 is one piece of diagnostic
assessment information and should never
be used in isolation to make a diagnosis.
History:
• Medical
• Behavioral
• Developmental
School Reports
• Cognitive/Developmental Testing
• IEP/ School records
Module 1
• Free Play
• Response to Name
• Response to Joint Attention
• Bubble Play
• Anticipation of Routine with Objects
• Responsive Social Smile
• Anticipation of Social Routine
• Functional and Symbolic Imitation
• Birthday Party
• Snack
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Module 1
• Set up environment – child and parent
seating
• Warm-up period
Free Play
Free Play
• Create a relaxed environment and provide
a “warm-up” period
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Free Play
• Free play lasts approx 10 minutes
• Toys on table/floor
• Engage parent/Ignore child for 3 minutes
• Parent may play for up to 5 minutes
• Model pretend play if no spontaneous
pretend play
• Record behavior and language sample
Response to Name
• Complete when child is engaged in play
• Person calling name should be 3-5 feet
away
• Call child’s name and wait for response.
• Eye contact is required
• Follow prompt sequence for examiner and
Parent if needed.
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Joint Attention
• Observe child’s response to use of gaze
coordinated with facial orientation,
vocalization and pointing to direct attention
to an object placed in the distance.
Joint Attention
• Target should be 4-5 feet from the child
• Make a triangle
Bubble Play
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Bubble Play
• Observation for eye contact and
vocalization from the child
Bubble Play
• Begin blowing bubbles when child is
engaged in something else
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– Peek-a-Boo
– Tickle Bug
– Swing in the Air
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Birthday Party
Birthday Party
Snack
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Module 2
• Construction Task
• Response to name
• Make-Believe Play
• Joint-Interactive Play
• Conversation
• Description of a Picture
• Telling a Story from a Book
• Free Play
• Birthday Party
• Snack
• Anticipation of a Routine with Objects
• Bubble Play
Module 2
• Prepare the assessment area/activities/seating
arrangement
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Construction Task
• Observation of -
Joint-Interactive Play
• Observation of -
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Conversation
• Observation of -
Demonstration Task
• Observation of -
Description of Picture
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Free Play
Notes
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