Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

  • Jul 26, 2021
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For Vicente Mars Llopis. March 1, 2018

Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

The diagnosis would have to be orchestrated by specialists with experience in this task. As far as possible, it should be a multidisciplinary diagnosis, carried out both in examination situations and in the natural environment. It is recommended to use questionnaires and standardized tests.

In this PsychologyOnline article, we will define the Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Interview with parents or parents

Among the most used we can highlight:

  • ADI-R. Autism Diagnosis Interview - Revised
  • Author: M. Rutter, A. Le Couteur and C. Lord.
  • Adapters: V. Nanclares-Nogués and A. Cordero and P. Santamaría (Department. of R + D + i of TEA Ediciones).
  • Application: Individual.
  • Time: Between 1½ hours and 2½ hours.
  • Age: Mental age greater than 2 years.

Observation in natural environments and guided observations through protocols

  • ADOS. Observation Scale for the Diagnosis of Autism
  • Author: C. Lord, M. Rutter, P. C. DiLavore and S. Risi
  • Adapters: P. Santamaría (Department. of R + D + i of TEA Ediciones) and V. Nanclares-Nogués
  • Application: Individual.
  • Time: Between 30 and 45 minutes.
  • Age: Mental age greater than 2 years.

Other complementary tests for the assessment of skills and abilities:

WPPSI-IV, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for preschool and primary school

Author: D. Wechsler

Time: 30-45 min (2: 6 to 3:11); 45-60 min (4: 0 to 7: 7).

Age: From 2: 6 to 7: 7 years.

Application: Individual

Spanish Adaptation: Dept. R&D Pearson Clinical & Talent Assessment. May 2014.

WISC-V, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-V

Author: D. Wechsler

Time: 48 to 65 min

Age: From 6:00 to 16:11

Application: Individual

Spanish Adaptation: Dept. R&D Pearson Clinical & Talent Assessment

ITPA. Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities

Author: S.A. Kirk, J.J. McCarthy and W. D. Kirk

Adapters: S. Ballesteros and A. Lamb (Dept. of R + D + i of TEA Ediciones).

Application: Individual.

Time: Variable, 60 minutes approximately.

Age: From 3 to 10 years old.

This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.

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