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Effect of language and task demands on the diagnostic effectiveness of the autism diagnostic observation schedule: the impact of module choice. J Autism Dev Disord 2007 Aug;37(7):1224-34

Date

12/07/2006

Pubmed ID

17149669

DOI

10.1007/s10803-006-0266-z

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-35148833602 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   16 Citations

Abstract

The ADOS characterizes socio-communicative deficits in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In this study the effect of module choice on ADOS classification was examined. For 74 participants (52 autism, 22 PDD-NOS), Module 1 and Module 2 were administered in a single session. Fifty-one participants maintained ADOS classification, with 17 more impaired on M2 and 6 more impaired on M1. For 64 participants (25 autism, 39 PDD-NOS), Module 2 and Module 3 were administered. Thirty-nine participants maintained classification, with 24 more impaired on M3 and 1 more impaired on M2. As expected, more impairment was indicated when a module with more language and task demands was administered. Clinical judgment of the most appropriate module for administration was found to be important.

Author List

Klein-Tasman BP, Risi S, Lord CE

Author

Bonita Klein-Tasman BA,MA,PhD Professor in the Psychology department at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Autistic Disorder
Child
Child, Preschool
Clinical Competence
Female
Humans
Infant
Judgment
Language Disorders
Male
Observation
Observer Variation
Prevalence
Psychological Tests
Severity of Illness Index