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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
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders . Aug 2007 37(7):1224-1234. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0162-3257
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ771543
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0266-z