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. 2020 Mar;50(3):719-729.
doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04302-8.

The Adapted ADOS: A New Module Set for the Assessment of Minimally Verbal Adolescents and Adults

Vanessa H Bal  1 , Melissa Maye  2 , Emma Salzman  3 , Marisela Huerta  4   5 , Lauren Pepa  6 , Susan Risi  7 , Catherine Lord  8
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The Adapted ADOS: A New Module Set for the Assessment of Minimally Verbal Adolescents and Adults

Vanessa H Bal et al. J Autism Dev Disord. 2020 Mar.

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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.

Keywords: ADOS; Adults; Autism spectrum disorder; Autism symptoms; Minimally verbal.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest:

CL and SR receive royalties for the ADOS-2; however, no royalties are generated from the Adapted ADOS at this time. The AADOS is available to sites meeting training and reliability criteria for the cost of materials and shipping.

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