Test Review: Lord, C., Luyster, R. J., Gotham, K., & Guthrie, W. (2012). 'Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) Manual (Part II): Toddler Module.' Torrance, CA: Western Psychological Services, 2012. Lord, C., Rutter, M., DiLavore, P. C., Risi, S., Gotham, K., & Bishop, S. 'Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition.' Torrance, CA: Western Psychological Services, 2012
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| Title: | Test Review: Lord, C., Luyster, R. J., Gotham, K., & Guthrie, W. (2012). 'Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) Manual (Part II): Toddler Module.' Torrance, CA: Western Psychological Services, 2012. Lord, C., Rutter, M., DiLavore, P. C., Risi, S., Gotham, K., & Bishop, S. 'Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition.' Torrance, CA: Western Psychological Services, 2012 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | McCrimmon, Adam, Rostad, Kristin |
| Source: | Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment. Feb 2014 32(1):88-92. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Diagnostic Tests, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Testing, Scoring, Test Items, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Construct Validity, Content Validity |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0734282913490916 |
| ISSN: | 0734-2829 |
| Abstract: | This article reviews the "Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition" (ADOS-2; Lord, Luyster, Gotham, & Guthrie, 2012; Lord, Rutter et al., 2012), a newly updated, semistructured, standardized measure of communication, social interaction, play/imagination, and restricted and/or repetitive behaviors published by Western Psychological Services. Used in clinical and research settings, the ADOS-2 is often referred to as the "gold standard" measure of observational assessment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD; Kanne, Randolph, & Farmer, 2008). In particular, reviewed herein is the "Toddler Module," which is designed for children 12 to 30 months of age who do not consistently use phrase speech (i.e., flexible nonechoed, three-word utterances that include a verb). The authors evaluated ADOS-2 in terms of its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, interrater reliability, content and construct validity, and predictive validity. The article rates all these positively, noting that ADOS-2 has several features that support its continued recognition as a "gold standard" assessment measure for ASD. It also finds that the inclusion of the "Toddler Module" allows for administration to a wider client population, thus enhancing the measure's effectiveness as a diagnostic tool. The authors conclude that the ADOS-2 is an effective clinical and research instrument for the ASD population. It remains a primary diagnostic tool for this population and will enhance clinical and research utility. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Number of References: | 4 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1021221 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This article reviews the "Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition" (ADOS-2; Lord, Luyster, Gotham, & Guthrie, 2012; Lord, Rutter et al., 2012), a newly updated, semistructured, standardized measure of communication, social interaction, play/imagination, and restricted and/or repetitive behaviors published by Western Psychological Services. Used in clinical and research settings, the ADOS-2 is often referred to as the "gold standard" measure of observational assessment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD; Kanne, Randolph, & Farmer, 2008). In particular, reviewed herein is the "Toddler Module," which is designed for children 12 to 30 months of age who do not consistently use phrase speech (i.e., flexible nonechoed, three-word utterances that include a verb). The authors evaluated ADOS-2 in terms of its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, interrater reliability, content and construct validity, and predictive validity. The article rates all these positively, noting that ADOS-2 has several features that support its continued recognition as a "gold standard" assessment measure for ASD. It also finds that the inclusion of the "Toddler Module" allows for administration to a wider client population, thus enhancing the measure's effectiveness as a diagnostic tool. The authors conclude that the ADOS-2 is an effective clinical and research instrument for the ASD population. It remains a primary diagnostic tool for this population and will enhance clinical and research utility. |
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| ISSN: | 0734-2829 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0734282913490916 |
