1. Adapting and Validating the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Version 2 for Use with Deaf Children and Young People
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Phillips, Helen, Wright, Barry, Allgar, Victoria, McConachie, Helen, Sweetman, Jennifer, Hargate, Rebecca, Hodkinson, Rachel, Bland, Martin, George, Hannah, Hughes, Anna, Hayward, Emily, De Las Heras, Victoria Fernandez Garcia, and Le Couteur, Ann
- Abstract
We report a Delphi Consensus modification and first validation study of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule -- 2 with deaf children and young people (ADOS-2 Deaf adaptation). Validation included 122 deaf participants (aged 2-18 years), 63 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This was compared to a National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guideline standard clinical assessment by blinded independent specialist clinicians. Results showed overall sensitivity 73% (95%CI 60%, 83%); specificity 71% (95%CI 58%, 82%), and for the more common modules 1-3 (combined as in previous studies) sensitivity 79% (95% CI 65-89%); specificity 79% (95% CI 66-89%) suggesting this instrument will be a helpful addition for use with deaf children and young people.
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- 2022
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