About#

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) is a structured assessment tool used to diagnose autism spectrum disorders across various age groups, from toddlers to adults. It involves observing the individual’s behavior during semi-structured tasks that assess communication, social interaction, play, and restricted or repetitive behaviors. The ADOS-2 provides a standardized framework to identify autism-related symptoms, offering valuable data for understanding, diagnosing, and developing interventions for autism spectrum disorders.

Administration

Administration type	Direct Assessment
Setting	In-Person
Duration	45 min
Respondent	Child
Visits	Visits 1-3
Ages	2-18 years

Scoring procedures

infoProprietary instrument: The DCC does not generate scores or reproduce scoring procedures for this instrument. Refer to the publisher's official documentation for scoring instructions.

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Response scale	0-3
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