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Brief Report: Excluding the ADI-R Behavioral Domain Improves Diagnostic Agreement in Toddlers.
- Source :
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Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders . May2008, Vol. 38 Issue 5, p972-976. 5p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Past research shows poor agreement between the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and other diagnostic measures in toddlers. Our goal was to examine whether exclusion of the ADI-R behavioral domain results in improved diagnostic agreement. Toddlers aged 16–37 months ( M = 26 months) received an evaluation because they failed the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers ( n = 142). Evaluations included the ADI-R, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Childhood Autism Rating Scale, and clinical judgment. Results found poor to fair agreement between the ADI-R and other measures; agreement improved when the ADI-R behavioral domain was excluded. These findings suggest that stereotyped interests and behaviors are not as relevant to the ADI-R as other diagnostic criteria when evaluating toddlers for autism spectrum disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01623257
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32031791
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0456-3