ASD Flashcards
Main standardised ASD assessments? x2
ADOS-2
Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R)
What does the ADOS-2 involve?
Gold-standard
Standardised and semi-structured assessment
Evaluates four domains relating to social and
communicative behaviours
Consists of five module
What are x3 advantages of ADOS-2?
- Manages heterogeneity ASD well - modules break down ages and developmental levels
- Good sensitivity and specificity levels
- Gold standard
What are x3 disavantages of ADOS-2?
- Doesn’t take into account an unstructured environment
- Additional training required
- Costly
What does the ADI-R involve?
Semi-structured interview for 2+
Consists of five sections relating to social and communication skills
What are some advantages of ADI-R?
- Schools prefer this due to qualitative data
What are some disadvantages of ADI-R?
Further training needed to adminster
What is ABA?
Gold-standard
Antecedent, behaviour and consequence
Controversial - not ND affirming
High intensity
What is Hanen - More Than Words?
Focuses on natural everyday communication
between a parent and their child
5 years and under
What are x3 advantages of Hanen - More Than Words?
- Good evidence-base
- ND affirming and focuses on functional communication
- Able to be delivered via telehealth
What are some disadvantages of Hanen - More Than Words?
Financially inaccessible - £480
What is Intensive Interaction?
Two-way exchanges that are person-led and mutually pleasurable
Varying dosages - spontaneous
What are x3 advantages for intensive interaction?
- Rewarding for all
- Some evidence shows improvement in communicating needs
- Widely implemented (85% in an SLT survey)
What are x2 disadvantages of intensive interaction?
- Staff initially uncomfortable - training required
- Limited evidence-base
