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Autism Observation Scale for Infants

1,395 Shared Subjects

Abstract The Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI) was developed to detect and monitor early signs of autism as they emerge in high-risk infants (all with an older sibling with an autistic spectrum disorder).
Clinical Assessments
Diagnostic
07/10/2012
earli_aosi01
08/02/2018
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR* CandidateGUID, GUID
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project IBISID
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month. Candidate_Age_in_Months, Candidate_Age_in_Months, aosi_ageassessment
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY Date_taken, aosi_dateexam
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query aosi_assessmenttype Integer Recommended Assessment Type
0;1;2;3;9
0 = Examiner; 1 = In-room observer; 2 = Behind mirror; 3 = Videotape; 9 = Not answered examiner_location
Query aosi_totalscore Integer Required Total Score (items 1-18) total_score_1_18_override
Query aosi_numbermarkers Integer Recommended Number of Markers (non-zero items, 1-18) number_of_markers_override
Query aosi_q1_press1 Integer Recommended Visual Tracking: Press #1 0;1;2;8 0 = Pass; 1 = Delayed/Interrupted; 2 = Partial or No tracking; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q1_press2 Integer Recommended Visual Tracking: Press #2 0;1;2;8 0 = Pass; 1 = Delayed/Interrupted; 2 = Partial or No tracking; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q1_press3 Integer Recommended Visual Tracking: Press #3 0;1;2;8 0 = Pass; 1 = Delayed/Interrupted; 2 = Partial or No tracking; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q1_visualinstructions Integer Recommended Visual Tracking Score
0;1;2;8
0 = Smoothly tracks a silent object; 1 = Delayed or interrupted eye movements; 2 = Partial; 8 = Not applicable q1_visual_tracking_score_override
aosi_q1_visualnotes String 1,000 Recommended Visual Tracking Score Notes q1_visual_tracking_notes
Query aosi_q2_disengagementpress1 Integer Recommended Disengagement of attention: Press #1, L: rattle R: squeaky 0;1;2;8 0 = Pass (less than 1 sec); 1 = Delayed (1-2 sec); 2 = Stuck (greater than 2 sec); 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q2_disengagementpress2 Integer Recommended Disengagement of attention: Press #2, R: squeaky L: bell 0;1;2;8 0 = Pass (less than 1 sec); 1 = Delayed (1-2 sec); 2 = Stuck (greater than 2 sec); 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q2_disengagementpress3 Integer Recommended Disengagement of attention: Press #3, L: bell R: rattle 0;1;2;8 0 = Pass (less than 1 sec); 1 = Delayed (1-2 sec); 2 = Stuck (greater than 2 sec); 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q2_disengagementscore Integer Recommended Disengagement of attention score 0;1;2;8 0 = Immediately moves attention from first object to second; 1 = Demonstrates delayed movement of attention on at least 2 trials; 2 = Fails to move attention to a second object; 8 = Not applicable AOSI_q2_DisengagementInstructions, q2_disengagement_of_attention_score_override
aosi_q2_disengagementnotes String 1,000 Recommended Disengagement of attention score Notes q2_disengagement_of_attention_notes
Query aosi_q3_orientsnamep1t1 Integer Recommended Orients to name, Press #1, Trial #1 0;1;2;8 0 = Orients + eye contact; 1 = Orients w/o eye contact; 2 = Fail to orient within 2 sec; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q3_orientsnamep1t2 Integer Recommended Orients to name, Press #1, Trial #2 0;1;2;8 0 = Orients + eye contact; 1 = Orients w/o eye contact; 2 = Fail to orient within 2 sec; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q3_orientsnamep2t2 Integer Recommended Orients to name, Press #2, Trial #1 0;1;2;8 0 = Orients + eye contact; 1 = Orients w/o eye contact; 2 = Fail to orient within 2 sec; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q3_orientsnamep3t1 Integer Recommended Orients to name, Press #2, Trial #2 0;1;2;8 0 = Orients + eye contact; 1 = Orients w/o eye contact; 2 = Fail to orient within 2 sec; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q3_orientsnamep4t1n Integer Recommended Orients to name, Press #3, Trial #1 0;1;2;8 0 = Orients + eye contact; 1 = Orients w/o eye contact; 2 = Fail to orient within 2 sec; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q3_orientsnamep4t2n Integer Recommended Orients to name, Press #3, Trial #2 0;1;2;8 0 = Orients + eye contact; 1 = Orients w/o eye contact; 2 = Fail to orient within 2 sec; 8 = N/A
Query aosi_q3_orientsnameinstruct Integer Recommended Orients to name score 0;1;2;8 0 = Orients (with eye contact) to name being called on both presses; 1 = Inconsistent orienting to name; 2 = Does not orient with eye contact; 8 = Not applicable q3_orients_to_name_score_override
aosi_q3_orientsnamenotes String 1,000 Recommended Orients to name score Notes Note whether the child did respond q3_orients_to_name_notes
Query aosi_q4_diffresp Integer Recommended Differential response to facial emotion score
0;1;2;3;8;9
0 = Clear change in facial expression; 1 = Questionable change; 3 = Does not show change; 8 = Not applicable q4_differential_response_to_facial_emotion
aosi_q4_diffrespnotes String 1,000 Recommended Differential response to facial emotion Notes Indicate number of presses required q4_differential_response_to_facial_emotion_notes
Query aosi_q5_antiresp Integer Recommended Anticipatory responses score
0;1;2;3;8
0 = Clear anticipatory response; 1 = The change in behavior is subtle; 2 = Anticipatory response only during physical; 3 = Does not show; 8 = Not applicable q5_anticipatory_response
aosi_q5_antirespnotes String 1,000 Recommended Anticipatory responses Notes Indicate game(s) played and type of anticipatory response displayed q5_anticipatory_response_notes
aosi_q5_antirespaffect String 1,000 Recommended Note child's affect during peek-a-boo
aosi_q6_activity1item String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #1: Item/Activity SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES: Ages 6-11 mos: Tongue protrusion, raspberries, "O" mouth movement. Ages 12-24 mos: Bang table, pat squeaky toy, hop bunny, tap rod. For any questionable responses, persist up to third press to obtain the best score up to a maximum of 3 actions. 6-11 months: Maximum 3 trials (e.g., 3 opportunities for the child to copy the model) for each action. 12-18 months: Maximum 3 trials (e.g., 3 opportunities for the child to copy the model) for each object/action.
aosi_q6_activity1attempt1 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #1: Attempt #1
aosi_q6_activity1attempt2 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #1: Attempt #2
aosi_q6_activity1attempt3 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #1: Attempt #3
aosi_q6_activity2item String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #2: Item/Activity
aosi_q6_activity2attempt1 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #2: Attempt #1
aosi_q6_activity2attempt2 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #2: Attempt #2
aosi_q6_activity2attempt3 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #2: Attempt #3
aosi_q6_activity3item String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #3: Item/Activity
aosi_q6_activity3attempt1 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #3: Attempt #1
aosi_q6_activity3attempt2 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #3: Attempt #2
aosi_q6_activity3attempt3 String 50 Recommended Imitation of Actions: Activity #3: Attempt #3
Query aosi_q6_activitiesinstruction Integer Recommended Imitation of Actions score
0;1;2;8
0 = Clear imitation; 1 = Equivocal imitation; 2 = Does not imitate even if same; 8 = Not applicable q6_imitation_of_actions_score_override
aosi_q6_activitiesnotes String 1,000 Recommended Imitation of Actions Notes q6_imitation_of_actions_notes
Query aosi_q7_socialbabbling Integer Recommended Social babbling score
0;1;2;3;8
0 = Engages in to-and-fro vocalizations; 1 = Infant engages only in equivocal; 2 = Vocalizations are not in response to others' vocalizations; 3 = Little or no directed vocalization; 8 = Not applicable q7_social_babbling
aosi_q7_socialbabblingnotes String 1,000 Recommended Social babbling score Notes: Indicate vocalizations made by child q7_social_babbling_notes
Query aosi_q8_eyecontact Integer Recommended Eye contact score
0;2;8
0 = Consistent and sustained; 2 = Eye contact is limited; 8 = Not applicable q8_eye_contact
aosi_q8_eyecontactnotes String 1,000 Recommended Eye contact Notes q8_eye_contact_notes
Query aosi_q9_reciprocal Integer Recommended Reciprocal social smile score
0;1;2;3;8
0 = Smiles in response; 1 = Delayed, partial; 2 = Smiles at an adult only after being tickled; 3 = Does not smile; 8 = Not applicable q9_reciprocal_social_smile
aosi_q9_reciprocalnotes String 1,000 Recommended Reciprocal social smile. Notes: Specify whether infant smiles q9_reciprocal_social_smile_notes
Query aosi_q10_coordinationeye Integer Recommended Coordination of eye gaze and action score
0;1;2;3;8
0 = Effectively coordinates; 1 = Brief/fleeting; 2 = Coordinates eye gaze only when an object is being moved; 3 = Does not coordinate eye gaze; 8 = Not applicable q10_coordination_of_eye_gaze_and_action
Query aosi_q10_coordinationeyenotes String 1,000 Recommended Coordination of eye gaze and action. Notes q10_coordination_of_eye_gaze_and_action_notes
Query aosi_q11_reactivity Integer Recommended Reactivity score
0;1;2;3;8
0 = Clear and consistent; 1 = Somewhat under- and/or over-reactive; 2 = Clearly under- and/or over-reactive; 3 = Either intolerant of; 8 = Not applicable q11_reactivity
aosi_q11_reactivitynotes String 1,000 Recommended Reactivity Notes: Specify whether under or over reactive q11_reactivity_notes
Query aosi_q14_socialinterest Integer Recommended Social interest and shared affect score
0;1;2;3;8
0 = Shows sustained interest; 1 = Inconsistent interest; 2 = Interest or pleasure only in response; 3 = Does not show any interest; 8 = Not applicable q14_social_interest
aosi_q14_socialinterestnotes String 1,000 Recommended Social interest and shared affect Notes q14_social_interest_notes
Query aosi_q15_transitions Integer Recommended Transitions score
0;1;2;8
0 = Consistently and easily moves; 1 = Some difficulty; 2 = Repeated and marked difficulty; 8 = Not applicable q15_transitions
aosi_q15_transitionsnotes String 1,000 Recommended Transitions Notes q15_transitions_notes
Query aosi_q16_motorcontrol Integer Recommended Motor control and behavior score
0;1;2;8
0 = Clear and consistent; 1 = Partial or inconsistent; 2 = Marked difficulty; 8 = Not applicable q16_motor_control_and_behaviour
aosi_q16_motorcontrolnotes String 1,000 Recommended Motor control and behavior Notes q16_motor_control_and_behaviour_notes
Query aosi_q17_atypicalmotorbehavior Integer Recommended Atypical motor behaviors score
0;2;8
0 = Not atypical; 2 = Presence of atypical gait; 8 = Not applicable q17_atypical_motor
aosi_q17_atypmotorbehavnotes String 1,000 Recommended Atypical motor behaviors Notes AOSI_q17_atypicalmotorbehaviorNotes, q17_atypical_motor_notes
Query aosi_q18_atypsensorybehav Integer Recommended Atypical sensory behaviors score
0;2;8
0 = Not atypical; 2 = Presence of atypical sensory behaviors; 8 = Not applicable AOSI_q18_AtypicalSensoryBehaviors, q18_atypical_sensory
aosi_q18_atypsensorybehavnotes String 1,000 Recommended Atypical sensory behaviors Notes AOSI_q18_AtypicalSensoryBehaviorsNotes, q18_atypical_sensory_notes
Query aosi_q18e_scoring String 50 Recommended TOTAL SCORE (items 1-18)
Query aosi_q18e_scoring1 String 50 Recommended NUMBER OF MARKERS (items 1-18)
Query aosi_q19_engagement Integer Recommended Engagement of Attention score
0;1;2;8
0 = Sustained engagement; 1 = Only fleeting; 2 = Tends not to engage; 8 = Not applicable q19_engagement_of_attention
aosi_q19_engagementnotes String 1,000 Recommended Engagement of Attention Notes q19_engagement_of_attention_notes
Query aosi_q20_insistence Integer Recommended Insistence on having or playing Score
0;1;2;8
0 = No insistence; 1 = Excessive interest, but able to redirect; 2 = Excessive interest with persistent seeking; 8 = Not applicable q20_insistence_on_particular_objects
aosi_q20_insistencenotes String 1,000 Recommended Insistence on having or playing. Notes: Provide specific examples q20_insistence_on_particular_objects_notes
Query aosi_q21_socialref Integer Recommended Social Referencing score
0;1;2;8
0 = Infant spontaneously shifts gaze; 1 = Questionable social referencing; 2 = No clear example; 8 = Not applicable q21_social_referencing
aosi_q21_socialrefnotes String 1,000 Recommended Social Referencing Notes q21_social_referencing_notes
Query validity_of_data Integer Recommended Validity of data
0::4; 999
0= raw; 1 = Valid or clean; 2 = Question validity; 3 = Invalid data; 4 = Not answered; 999= missing
dode String 10 Recommended Date of Data Entry
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name strdatapt1
Query aescode Integer Recommended Staff code number of person completing this form 999= Missing Data strcoder
comments_misc String 4,000 Recommended Miscellaneous comments on study, interview, methodology relevant to this form data
baseline_a_002 String 100 Recommended Interview Start Time:
trial_duration String 20 Recommended Trial Duration and Units ie 20 minutes
stoptime String 10 Recommended Stop time
Query strcodablet1 Integer Recommended Was Trial codable? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query phase1readyt1 Integer Recommended When the examiner is bouncing the ball right before the roll on the first roll, after that ready occurs in between the examiner getting the ball back after the previous trial, and rolling the ball for the next trial. As ball is bounced, where is child looking? 0 :: 4 0= elsewhere; 1=late onset gaze to ball; 2=late onset gaze to ball and examiner; 3=Immediate gaze to ball or examiner; 4=Immediate gaze to ball and examiner, in any order strphase1t1
Query phase2ballrollingt1 Integer Recommended When the ball is rolling on the table but before the child touches it, as ball approaches child, where is child looking? 0 :: 3 0=Child is gazing elsewhere; 1=Child looks at least once to examiner but not the ball; 2=Child looks at ball fleetingly, with/without gaze to examiner; 3=Child watches most of ball's trajectory toward themselves strphase2t1
Query phase3anticipationt1 Integer Recommended If/how the child moves arm/hand when the ball rolls toward them 0::3;8 0=no arm/hand movement; 1=moves arm/hand but no contact before ball hits body; 2=moves arm/hand with closed hand and makes contact before ball hits body; 3=moves arm/hand with open hand and makes contact before ball hits body; 8=N/A strphase3t1
Query phase4contactliftt1 Integer Recommended If the child catches the ball with their arm,hand(s) or chest 0 :: 8 0= Ball contacts chest, no lift, or unintentional contact; 1= Ball contacts chest, lift with arm or hand(s); 2= Ball contacts arm only, no lift; 3= Ball contacts arm only, child lifts with arm (no hand on ball); 4= Ball contacts arm and 1 hand, no lift OR ball contacts 1 hand only, no lift; 5= Ball contacts arm and 1 hand, child lifts ball with hand; 6= Ball contacts 2 hands, no lift; 7= Ball contacts 2 hands, child lifts ball with hand(s); 8= Ball contacts 1 hand, child lifts ball with one hand strphase4t1
Query vismotorintt1 Integer Recommended Does the child look at the ball while manually exploring it 0 :: 2 0=child does not look at ball; 1=child exhibits fleeting gaze at ball before or simultaneously with touching, grasping, or otherwise exploring ball; 2=Child visually explores the ball at the same time as they are manually exploring the ball strvismotorintt1
Query ovposturalcontt1 Integer Recommended Low Trunk tone; poor postural control of the trunk 0 :: 2 0=child slumps and appears to have low tone/poor postural control; 1=child seems to have somewhat low tone and postural control; 2=child displays no indication of low tone/poor postural control strovposturalcontt1
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