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Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) - Module 4

2,298 Shared Subjects

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) - General Module 4 - Fluent Speech Adolescent/Adult (published in 2012)
Clinical Assessments
Diagnostic
06/13/2012
ados4_201201
03/05/2020
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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* guid, ndar_guid
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project plot_id, subject_id
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY adii4date, ados2_date, ados2_mod4_alg_date, intvdate
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. ados_interview_age, intvage, plot_age_totalmonths
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported fbq_sex, gender, sex, sexdesc
comments_misc String 4,000 Recommended Miscellaneous comments on study, interview, methodology relevant to this form data ados007a, ados2_notes
Query observation_d_1 String 255 Recommended Construction Task
Query observation_d_1_1 String 255 Recommended Construction Task Communication Sample
Query observation_d_2 String 255 Recommended Telling a Story From a Book
Query observation_d_3 String 255 Recommended Description of a Picture (Optional)
Query observation_d_4 String 255 Recommended Conversation and Reporting
Query observation_d_5 String 255 Recommended Current Work or School (Optional)
Query observation_d_6 String 255 Recommended Social Difficulties and Annoyance
Query observation_d_7 String 255 Recommended Emotions
Query observation_d_8 String 255 Recommended Demonstration Task
Query observation_d_9 String 255 Recommended Cartoons
Query observation_d_10 String 255 Recommended Break
Query observation_d_11 String 255 Recommended Daily Living (Optional)
Query observation2_d_12 String 255 Recommended Friends, Relationships, and Marriage
Query observation_d_13 String 255 Recommended Loneliness
Query observation_d_14 String 255 Recommended Plans and Hopes
Query observation_d_15 String 255 Recommended Creating a Story
Query codinga2_olang_d Integer Recommended Overall Level of Non-Echoed Spoken Language 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Uses sentences in a largely correct fashion (must use some complex speech). 1 = Some relatively complex speech (occasional utterances with two or more clauses), but with recurrent grammatical errors not associated with use of dialect. 2 = Non-echoed speech is mostly utterances of at least three words, but without complex language as described above. 3 = Non-echoed language is mostly simple phrases. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a1, ados0a01, ados2_m4a1, adosraw4a1, nonechoedspokenlang, olan, olang
Query codinga_spabn_d Integer Required Speech Abnormalities Associated with Autism (Intonation/Volume/Rhythm/Rate) 0;1;2;7;8;9 0 = Appropriately varying intonation, reasonable volume, and normal rate of speech, with regular rhythm coordinated with breathing. 1 = Little variation in pitch and tone; rather flat or exaggerated intonation, but not obviously peculiar, OR slightly unusual volume, AND/OR speech that tends to be somewhat unusually slow, fast, or jerky. 2 = Speech that is clearly abnormal for ANY of the following reasons: slow and halting; inappropriately rapid; jerky and irregular in rhythm (other than ordinary stutter/stammer), such that there is some interference with intelligibility; odd intonation or inappropriate pitch and stress; markedly flat and toneless ("mechanical"); consistently abnormal volume. 7 = Stutter or stammer or other fluency disorder (if odd intonation is also present, code 1 or 2 accordingly). 8 =N/A (phrase speech inadequate in frequency for assessment of intonation/rhythm /rate). 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a2, ados0a02, ados2_m4a2, adosraw4a2, spab, spabn, speechabnormalities
Query codinga_iecho_d Integer Required Immediate Echolalia 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Does not repeat others' speech. 1 = Occasional echoing. 2 = Echoing words and phrases regularly, but some spontaneous language, which can be stereotyped. 3 = Speech largely consists of immediate echolalia. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a3, ados0a03, ados2_m4a3, adosraw4a3, iecho, immediateecholalia
Query codinga_stereo_d Integer Required Stereotyped/Idiosyncratic Use of Words or Phrases 0;1;2;3;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 = Rarely or never uses stereotyped or odd words or phrases. 1 = Use of words or phrases tends to be more repetitive or formal than that of most individuals at the same level of complexity, but not obviously odd, OR occasional stereotyped utterances or odd use of words or phrases, with substantial spontaneous, flexible language, as well. 2 = Often uses stereotyped utterances or odd words or phrases, either with or without other language. 3 = Phrases almost exclusively odd or stereotyped utterances.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = Rarely or never uses stereotyped or idiosyncratic words or phrases. 1 = Use of words or phrases tends to be more repetitive or formal than that of most individuals at the same level of expressive language, but not obviously odd, OR occasional stereotyped utterances or odd use of words or phrases, with substantial spontaneous, flexible language as well. 2 = Often uses stereotyped utterances or odd words or phrases, with some other language. 3 = Frequently uses odd or stereotyped speech, and rarely uses non-stereotyped spontaneous speech. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a4, ados0a04, ados2_m4a4, adosraw4a4, ster, stereo, stereotypedwords
Query codinga_oinfo_d Integer Required Offers Information 0;1;2;8;9 0 = Spontaneously offers information about his or her own thoughts, feelings, or experiences on several occasions. 1 = Occasionally offers information spontaneously about his or her own thoughts, feelings, or experiences. 2 = Rarely or never offers information spontaneously, except about circumscribed interests or preoccupations, OR offers information about facts or general knowledge, including preoccupations or circumscribed interests. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a5, ados0a05, ados2_m4a5, adosraw4a5, offersinformation, oinf, oinfo
Query codinga_ainfo_d Integer Recommended Asks for Information 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Asks the examiner about his or her thoughts, feelings, or experiences on several occasions. 1 = Occasionally (at least one clear example) asks the examiner about his or her thoughts, feelings, or experiences. 2 = Responds appropriately to examiner's comments about his or her thoughts, feelings, or experiences, but does not spontaneously inquire about them. 3 = Rarely or never expresses interest in the examiner's thoughts, feelings, or experiences. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a6, ados0a06, ados2_m4a6, adosraw4a6, ainfo, ask, asksforinformation
Query codinga_reprt_d Integer Required Reporting of Events 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Reports a specific nonroutine event (e.g., a holiday, a vacation, a shopping trip) that is not part of any preoccupations or intense interests and seems likely to be real. Gives a reasonable account without specific probes, but may need to be asked a general question to get started. 1 = Gives a reasonable account of a routine event (e.g., playing a favorite game, usual routine when he or she arrives home from work or school) that is not part of a preoccupation or intense interest and seems likely to be real. Gives the account without specific probes, but initially may need to be asked to describe the event. Include accounts from the "Demonstration Task" here. 2 = Provides an account, of routine or nonroutine events, but dependent on specific probes, OR only describes an event that seems unlikely to have been real. 3 = Inconsistent or insufficient responses, even to specific probes. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a7, ados0a07, ados2_m4a7, adosraw4a7, reportingofevents, reprt, rept
Query codinga_convs_d Integer Recommended Conversation 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Conversation flows, building on the examiner's dialogue. This rating requires that much of the participant's speech provide both a response to the examiner's speech and some additional talking (not necessarily a question) that builds on what has just been said and allows a response from the examiner (i.e., sequences of at least four elements: examiner opens, participant comments, examiner responds, participant responds to response). 1 = Speech includes some spontaneous elaboration of the participant's own responses for the examiner's benefit OR provides leads for the examiner to follow, but either this is less in amount than would be expected for the participant's expressive language level or it is limited in flexibility. 2 = Little reciprocal conversation sustained by the participant; may follow his or her own train of thought rather than participate in an interchange; may have some spontaneous offering of information or comments, but little sense of reciprocity. 3 = Little spontaneous communicative speech (although there may be much echoed or noncommunicative speech). This rating can be used to describe participants who make some limited, but very few, responses to conversational initiations by the examiner. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a8, ados0a08, ados2_m4a8, adosraw4a8, conv, conversation, convs
Query codinga_gest_d Integer Recommended Descriptive, Conventional, Instrumental or Informational Gestures 0::3;8;9 0 = Spontaneous use of several descriptive gestures. These gestures may be typical or idiosyncratic, but must be communicative. May also use conventional or instrumental gestures. 1 = Some spontaneous use of descriptive gestures, but exaggerated or limited in range and/or contexts (e.g., occur only during "Demonstration Task"), OR frequent use of conventional or instrumental gestures, but rare or no use of descriptive gestures. 2 = Some spontaneous use of informational, conventional, or instrumental gestures, but rare or no use of descriptive gestures. 3 = No or very limited spontaneous use of conventional, instrumental, informational, or descriptive gestures. 8 = N/A (e.g., limited by physical disability). 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a9, ados0a09, ados2_m4a9, adosraw4a9, descriptivegestures, dges, dgest
Query codinga_egest_d Integer Required Emphatic or Emotional Gestures 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Variety of appropriate emphatic and/or emotional gestures that are well-integrated with speech. 1 = Some emphatic or emotional gestures, but exaggerated, OR limited in frequency, appropriateness, integration, or style. 2 = Odd, excessive, or definitely awkwardly integrated emphatic or emotional gestures. 3 = No or very limited emphatic or emotional gestures. 8 = N/A (e.g., limited by physical disability). 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4a10, ados0a10, ados2_m4a10, adosraw4a10, eges, egest, emphaticemotionalgestures
Query codingb_ueye_d Integer Required Unusual Eye Contact 0;1;2;8;9 0 = Appropriate gaze with subtle changes meshed with other communication. 2 = Uses poorly modulated eye contact to initiate, terminate, or regulate social interaction. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b1, ados0b01, ados2_m4b1, adosraw4b1, eye, ueye, unusualeyecontact
Query codingb_facee_d Integer Recommended Facial Expressions Directed to Examiner 0;1;2;8;9 0 = Directs a range of appropriate facial expressions to the examiner in order to communicate affective or cognitive states. 1 = Some direction of facial expressions to the examiner (e.g., directs only expressions indicating emotional extreme(s), or occasionally directs wider range of expressions). A participant who has a limited range of facial expressions, but who directs almost all of his or her facial expressions to the examiner, may be rated here. 2 = Does not direct appropriate facial expressions to the examiner. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b2, ados0b02, ados2_m4b2, adosraw4b2, exp, faceo, facialexpressionstoexaminer
Query codingb_llnvc_d Integer Required Language Production and Linked Nonverbal Communication 0;1;2;7;8;9 0 = Vocalization usually accompanied by subtle and socially appropriate changes in gesture, gaze, and facial expression. 1 = Vocalization accompanied by abnormal, limited, or less than usual frequency and/or range of gesture, gaze, and facial expression, OR use of one modality almost exclusively (e.g., frequent use of gaze, but limited use of gesture and facial expression). 2 = Little or no nonverbal communication linked with vocalization. 7 = Some avoidance of direct eye gaze, particularly at the beginning of the interview, perhaps because of shyness, but shows some modulation and coordination of language and nonverbal behavior. 8 = N/A; no vocalization OR no or minimal use of gesture, facial expression, or socially directed gaze. This code should be assigned automatically if the absence of linking can be accounted for by the limited frequency of unusual eye contact, facial expressions, and/or gestures. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b3, ados0b03, ados2_m4b3, adosraw4b3, languageproduction, link, llnvc
Query codingb_sei_d Integer Required Shared Enjoyment in Interaction 0;1;2;3;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 = Shows definite and appropriate pleasure in interactive participation or conversation during more than one task or conversational topic. 1 = Shows some appropriate pleasure in the examiner's actions, OR shows definite pleasure during one interaction. 2 = Shows little or no expressed pleasure in interaction. May show pleasure in his/her own actions or part of the conversation, but not in the examiner's behavior or in interaction. 8 = Not scorable due to little or no interaction, or for other reasons.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = Shows definite pleasure appropriate to context during interactive participation or conversation with the examiner in more than one task or conversational topic. 1 = Shows some pleasure appropriate to context during interactions with the examiner, OR shows definite pleasure during one interaction. 2 = Shows little or no expressed pleasure during interaction with the examiner, but shows pleasure in his or her own speech or actions or in noninteractive components of the ADOS-2 materials or activities. 3 = Little or no expressed pleasure during the ADOS-2 evaluation. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b4, ados0b04, ados2_m4b4, adosraw4b4, enj, sei, sharedenjoymentininteraction
Query codingb_caff_d Integer Required Communication of Own Affect 0;1;2;3;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 = Effective communication of a range of emotions that he/she is feeling or has felt. 1 = Some description of experiencing several emotions, but limited in range or effectiveness of communication (may communicate one emotion effectively). 2 = Communicates about one emotion only, with minimal description of others. 3 = Minimal or no communication of his/her own affect.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = Effective communication of a range of emotions that he or she is feeling or has felt. 1 = Some description of experiencing several emotions, but limited effectiveness of communication, AND/OR effective communication of at least one emotion. 2 = Some communication about at least one emotion. 3 = Minimal or no communication of his or her own affect. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b5, ados0b05, ados2_m4b5, adosraw4b5, afft, caff, commownaffect
Query codingb2_empth_d Integer Recommended Comments on Others' Emotions/Empathy 0;1;2;8;9 0 = Spontaneously communicates clear understanding or labeling of and/or appropriate response to several different emotions in other people/characters. Labeling several emotions in others is sufficient but not necessary if there are other clear indications of understanding and/or appropriate response. 1 = Communicates some understanding, labeling, or response to an emotion in others (e.g., spontaneously and correctly identifies at least one emotion in another person/character). 2 = No or minimal identification/communication of understanding of emotion in others. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b6, ados0b06, ados2_m4b6, adosraw4b6, emp, empathy, empth
Query codingb2_insig_d Integer Recommended Insight Into Typical Social Situtations and Relationships 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Shows examples of insight into the nature of several typical social relationships (without evidence of lack of insight into those same relationships), including his or her own role in at least one. May show no more than one example of inaccurate understanding of other social relationships. 1 = Shows examples of insight into several typical social relationships, but not into his or her own role, OR into only one relationship including his or her own role. 2 = Shows some insight into one typical social relationship, though not necessarily about his or her own role in it. 3 = Shows no or limited insight into typical social relationships. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b7, ados0b07, ados2_m4b7, adosraw4b7, ins, insig, insightintosocialsituations
Query codingb_resp_d Integer Required Responsibility 0;1;2;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 = Sees himself/herself as responsible for his/her own actions in several contexts, including dealing with minor problems in daily living. 1 = Provides at least one clear indication of seeing himself/herself as responsible for his/her own actions. May show no more than one clear lack of responsibility, but not consistent across contexts or consistently less straightforward than what is described above or a rating of 0. 2 = Shows limited indication of a sense of responsibility for his/her own actions or shows several clear examples of lack of responsibility that would be appropriate for his/her chronological age.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = Describes himself or herself as responsible for his or her own actions in several contexts, including dealing with minor problems in daily living. 1 = Provides at least one clear indication of being responsible for his or her own actions, but not consistent across contexts or consistently less straightforward than what is described above for a rating of 0. May show no more than one clear example of a lack of responsibility. 2 = Shows limited indication of a sense of responsibility for his or her own actions or shows more than one clear example of lack of responsibility that would be appropriate for his or her chronological age, taking into account developmental level. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b8, ados0b08, ados2_m4b8, adosraw4b8, resp, responsibility
Query codingb_qsov_d Integer Required Quality of Social Overtures 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Effectively uses nonverbal and verbal/vocal means to make clear social overtures to the examiner. The overtures must be appropriate to immediate contexts. 1 = Slightly unusual quality of some social overtures. Overtures may be restricted to personal demands or related to the participant's own interests, but with some attempt to involve the examiner in those interests. 2 = Inappropriate overtures; many overtures lack integration into context AND/OR social quality. This includes the participant's bringing up preoccupations with little attempt to involve the examiner in them. 3 = No social overtures of any kind. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b9, ados0b09, ados2_m4b9, adosraw4b9, qsov, qualityofsocialovertures
Query codingb_asov_d Integer Recommended Amount of Social Overtures/Maintenance of Attention 0;1;2;3;7;8;9 0 = Frequent attempts to get or maintain the examiner's attention AND/OR to direct the examiner's attention to objects, actions, or topics of interest to the participant. 1 = Some attempts at getting, maintaining, or directing the examiner's attention as described above for a rating of 0, but reduced in frequency or the number of different activities in which they are used. 2 =Makes occasional attempts to get, maintain, or direct the examiner's attention, including overtures solely related to preoccupations. 3 = Shows relatively little concern as to whether the examiner is paying attention to him or her unless he or she needs help (e.g., initiates social contact only when requesting). 7 = Unusually frequent, intense, or excessive demands for attention. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b10, ados0b10, ados2_m4b10, adosraw4b10, amountofsocialovertures, asoc, asov
Query codingb_qsres_d Integer Required Quality of Social Response 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Shows a range of appropriate responses that are varied according to immediate social situations and presses. 1 = Shows responsiveness to most social contexts, but somewhat limited, socially awkward, inappropriate, inconsistent, or consistently negative. 2 = Odd, stereotyped responses, or responses that are restricted in range or inappropriate to the context. 3 = Minimal or no response to the examiner's attempts to engage the participant. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b11, ados0b11, ados2_m4b11, adosraw4b11, qsr, qsres, qualityofsocialresponse
Query codingb_arsoc_d Integer Required Amount of Reciprocal Social Communication 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Extensive use of verbal or nonverbal behaviors (at whatever level attained) for social interchange (i.e., chat, comments, remarks, or nonverbal behaviors that appear to have reciprocal intent). 1 = Some reciprocal social communication (as described above for a rating of 0), but reduced in frequency or amount, or in the number of contexts in which such behaviors occur (regardless of the amount of nonsocial talk). 2 = Most communication is either object-oriented (i.e., to ask for things), OR response to questions, OR echolalic, OR concerned with particular preoccupations; little or no social chat or give-and-take. 3 = Little or no communication with the examiner. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b12, ados0b12, ados2_m4b12, adosraw4b12, amountreciprocalsocialcom, arsc, arsoc
Query codingb_oqrap_d Integer Recommended Overall Quality of Rapport 0::3;8;9 0 = Comfortable interaction between the participant and examiner that is appropriate to the context of the ADOS assessment. 1 = Interaction sometimes comfortable, but not sustained (e.g., sometimes feels awkward or stilted, or the participant's behavior seems mechanical or slightly inappropriate). 2 = One-sided or unusual interaction resulting in a consistently mildly uncomfortable session or a session that would have been difficult if the examiner had not continuously modified the structure of the situation beyond the standard activities in the ADOS evaluation. 3 = The participant shows minimal regard for the examiner, OR the session is markedly uncomfortable for a significant proportion of the time. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4b13, ados0b13, ados2_m4b13, oqr, oqrap, overallqualityofrapport
Query codingc_imgcr_d Integer Required Imagination/Creativity 0;1;2;3;8;9 0 = Several different spontaneous, inventive, creative activities or comments in conversation. 1 = Some creative or make-believe actions, but limited in range or occurring only in response to one structured situation (e.g., creating a story). 2 = Little spontaneous creative or make-believe actions, OR only actions that are repetitive OR stereotyped in quality. 3 = No creative or inventive actions (not even stereotyped or repetitive). 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4c1, ados0c01, ados2_m4c1, adosraw4c1, imag, imaginationcreativity, imgcr
Query codingd_usens_d Integer Required Unusual Sensory Interest In Play Material/Person 0;1;2;3;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 = No sniffing, repetitive touching, feeling of texture, licking, mouthing, or biting, interest in the repetition of certain sounds, or unusual or prolonged visual examination. 1 = Occasional unusual sensory interests OR not as clear as specified below for a rating of 2. 2 = Definite interest in nonfunctional elements of play materials, OR sensory examination of himself/herself or others.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = No unusual sensory interests or sensory-seeking behaviors. 1 = Several possible sensory interests not as clear as specified below for a rating of 2 AND/OR only one clear occurrence of an unusual sensory interest or a sensory-seeking behavior. One "possible" sensory interest should be coded 0. 2 = Definite interest in sensory elements of objects or of play materials, OR sensory examination of himself or herself or others; two or more clear occurrences must be observed. May be observed during the same activity. 3 = Definite unusual sensory-seeking behaviors occur frequently, during at least two different tasks or activities, and may interfere with the ADOS-2 assessment. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4d1, ados0d01, ados2_m4d1, adosraw4d1, sint, unusualsensoryinterest, usens
Query codingd_usens_d_cmt String 255 Recommended Specify: ados2_m4d1notes
Query codingd_oman_d Integer Required Hand and Finger and Other Complex Mannerisms 0;1;2;3;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 =None. I = Very brief or rare hand and finger mannerisms or complex mannerisms, OR mannerisms not as clear as specified below for a rating of 2. 2 = Definite finger flicking or twisting, AND/OR hand or other mannerisms or stereotypes.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = None. 1 = Unusual and/or repetitive hand and finger mannerisms or complex mannerisms not as clear as specified below for a rating of 2. 2 = Definite finger flicking or twisting, AND/OR hand or finger or complex mannerisms, stereotypies, or posturing. May be brief and/or rare if clear. 3 = Mannerisms, as described above, occur frequently, during at least two different tasks or activities, and/or may interfere with the ADOS-2 assessment. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4d2, ados0d02, ados2_m4d2, adosraw4d2, man, oman
Query codingd_oman_d_cmt String 255 Recommended Specify: ados2_m4d2notes
Query codingd_selfinj_d Integer Required Self-Injurious Behavior 0;1;2;8;9 0 = No attempts to harm self. 1 = Dubious or possible self-injury, and/or rare but clear self-injury (e.g., one clear example of biting at own hand or arm. pulling own hair, slapping own face, or banging own head). 2 = More than one clear example of self-injury, such as head banging, face slapping, hair pulling, or self-biting. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4d3, ados0d03, ados2_m4d3, adosraw4d3, selfinj, selfinjuriousbehavior, sib
Query codingd_topic_d Integer Recommended Excessive Interest in or References to Unusual or Highly Specific Topics or Objects or Repetitive Behaviors 0;1;2;3;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 = No excessive interest in or references to unusual or highly specific or restricted topics or objects. 1 = Occasional references to unusual or highly specific topics or patterns of interest, occurring to an unusual degree. 2 = Definite, stereotyped, or unusual patterns of interest that may or may not intrude and/or interfere with social communication. 3 = Definite preoccupation(s) to a degree that interferes with the assessment.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = No excessive interest in or references to unusual or highly specific or restricted topics or objects or repetitive behaviors. 1 = Occasional references to unusual or highly specific topics or patterns of interest, occurring to an unusual degree, or occasional repetitive behaviors. 2 = Definite, stereotyped, or unusual patterns of interest that may or may not intrude and/or interfere with social communication and/or definite repetitive behaviors. 3 = Definite preoccupation(s) and/or repetitive behaviors to a degree that interferes with the ADOS-2 assessment. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4d4, ados0d04, ados2_m4d4, adosraw4d4, excessiveinterest, topic, xint
Query codingd_ritl_d Integer Recommended Compulsions or Rituals 0;1;2;8;9 0 = No obvious activities or verbal routines that must be completed in full or according to a sequence that is not part of the task. 1 = Unusually routinized in speech or activities (includes insistence on finishing the book or providing a list that is not relevant to the conversation), but no behavior that appears clearly compulsive in quality. 2 = One or more activities or verbal routines that the participant has to perform or say in a special way. The participant appears under pressure or becomes anxious if an activity is disrupted (i.e., compulsive quality is present). Include the recitation of lists that must be completed or that the examiner is asked to record (e.g., friends, favorite foods) or insistence that the examiner respond verbally in a specific way. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4d5, ados0d05, ados2_m4d5, adosraw4d5, compulsionsrituals, ritl
Query codingd_ritl_d_cmt String 255 Recommended Specify: ados2_m4d5notes
Query codinge_actve_d Integer Required Over activity/Agitation 0;1;2;3;7;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 = Sits still appropriately throughout the assessment. 1 = Sits, but often fidgets or moves about in the chair. Difficulties in the assessment are not principally due to overactivity or agitation. 2 = Difficulty sitting; moves in and out of the chair or handles or manipulates objects in a way that is difficult to interrupt. The level of activity disrupts the assessment. 7 = Underactive.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = Sits still appropriately throughout the ADOS-2 assessment. 1 = Sits, but often fidgets or moves about in the chair. Difficulties in the ADOS-2 assessment are not principally due to overactivity or agitation. 2 = Difficulty sitting; moves either in or out of the chair or handles or manipulates objects in a way that is mildly disruptive. 3 = Overactive behaviors are difficult to interrupt. The level of activity disrupts the ADOS-2 assessment. 7 = Underactive. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. actve, adii4e1, ados0e01, ados2_m4e1, adosraw4e1, over, overactivityagitation
Query codinge_agg_d Integer Required Tantrums, Aggression, Negative or Disruptive Behavior 0;1;2;3;8;9 ADOS-1 (2001): 0 = Not disruptive, destructive, negative, or aggressive during the ADOS assessment. 1 = Occasional display of mild disruption, anger, or aggression or negative behavior to the examiner (includes verbal threats or a deliberately loud voice). 2 = Shows marked or repeated temper tantrums or significant aggression (e.g., throwing things, hitting or biting others). Loud screaming or yelling is included here.; ADOS-2 (2012): 0 = Not disruptive, destructive, negative, or aggressive during the ADOS-2 assessment. 1 = Displays an example of mild disruption, anger, or aggression or negative behavior to the examiner (includes verbal threats, swearing, or a deliberately loud voice). 2 = More than one intentionally disruptive or negative incident. Loud talking or repeated swearing is coded here. 3 = Shows marked or repeated temper tantrums or significant aggression (e.g., throwing things, hitting or biting others). Screaming or yelling is included here. 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4e2, ados0e02, ados2_m4e2, adosraw4e2, agg, tant, tantrumsaggression
Query codinge_anxty_d Integer Required Anxiety 0;1;2;8;9 0 = No obvious anxiety (e.g., trembling or jumpiness). 1 = Mild signs of anxiety or self-consciousness, especially at the beginning of the ADOS session or in response to specific activities. 2 = Marked anxiety througbout the ADOS assessment (may be intermittent or continuous). 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4e3, ados0e03, ados2_m4e3, adosraw4e3, anx, anxiety, anxty
Query scoresumm_d_a4 Integer Recommended Stereotyped/Idiosyncratic Use of Words or Phrases adii4a4s, csa4
Query scoresumm_d_a8 Integer Recommended Conversation adii4a8s, csa8
Query scoresumm_d_a9 Integer Recommended Descriptive, Conventional, Instrumental, or Informational Gestures adii4a9s, csa9, dges_recode
Query scoresumm_d_a10 Integer Recommended Emphatic or Emotional Gestures adii4a10s, csa10
Query scoresumm_atotal Integer Required Communication Total 999 = NA/NK/missing adii4com, ados001, ados2_m4_comtot, ados4com, communicationtotal, cssatotal, orig_ados_com_ttl
Query scoresumm_d_b1 Integer Recommended Unusual Eye Contact adii4b1s, csb1
Query scoresumm2_d_b2 Integer Recommended Facial Expressions Directed to Examiner adii4b2s, csb2
Query scoresumm2_d_b6 Integer Recommended Comments on Others' Emotions/Empathy adii4b6s, csb6, emp_recode
Query scoresumm_d_b8 Integer Recommended Responsibility adii4b8s, csb8, resp_recode
Query scoresumm_d_b9 Integer Recommended Quality of Social Overtures adii4b9s, csb9
Query scoresumm2_d_b11 Integer Recommended Quality of Social Response adii4b11s, csb10
Query scoresumm_d_b12 Integer Recommended Amount of Reciprocal Social Communication adii4b12s, csb11
Query scoresumm_btotal Integer Required Social Interaction Total 999=NA/NK/missing adii4soc, ados002, ados2_m4_sitot, ados4soc, cssbtotal, orig_ados_soc_ttl, socialinteractiontotal
Query scoresumm_abtotal Integer Required Communication + Social Interaction Total adii4comsoc, ados003, ados2_m4_comsitot, ados4comsoc, comsocialinteractiontotal, cssabtotal, orig_ados_comsoc_ttl
Query scoresumm_d_c1 Integer Required Imagination/Creativity 999=NA/NK/missing adii4c1s, ados004, ados2_m4_imagtot, csc1, imag_recode, orig_ados_play_ttl
Query scoresumm_d_d1 Integer Recommended Unusual Sensory Interest in Play Material/Person adii4d1s, csd1
Query scoresumm_d_d2 Integer Recommended Hand and Finger and Other Complex Mannerisms adii4d2s, csd2
Query scoresumm2_d_d4 Integer Recommended Excessive Interest in Unusual or Highly Specific Topics/Objects or Repetitive Behaviors adii4d4s, csd4
Query scoresumm_d_d5 Integer Recommended Compulsions or Rituals adii4d5s, csd5, ritl_recode
Query scoresumm_dtotal Integer Required Stereotyped Behaviors and Restricted Interests Total 999=NA/NK/missing adii4beh, ados005, ados2_m4sbritot, ados4sbri, cssdtotal, orig_ados_rr_ttl
Query scoresumm_adosdiag String 255 Required ADOS Diagnosis Classification MODULE 1: Autism = Few to no words overall total is 16 or higher, OR Some words overall total is 12 or higher; Autism spectrum = Few to no words overall total is 11 to 15, OR Some words total is 8 to 11; Non-spectrum = Few to no words overall total is 10 or lower, OR Some words overall total is 7 or lower; MODULE 2: Autism = Younger than 5 years overal total is 10 or higher, OR Aged 5 years or older overall total is 9 or higher; Autism spectrum = Younger than 5 years overall total is 7 to 9, OR Aged 5 years or older overall total is 8; Non-spectrum = Younger than 5 years overall total is 6 or lower, OR Aged 5 years or older overall total is 7 or lower 9; MODULE 3: Autism = Overall total is 9 or higher; Autism spectrum = Overall total is 7 or 8; Non-spectrum = Overall total is 6 or lower; MODULE 4: Autism = Communication total is 3 or higher, AND Social interaction total is 6 or higher, AND Communication + Social interaction total is 10 or higher; Autism spectrum = Communication total is 2 or higher, AND Social interaction total is 4 or higher, AND Communication + Social interaction total is 7 or higher, AND at least one of the following is true: Communication total is 2, Social interaction total is 4 or 5, Communication + Social interaction total is 7 to 9; Non-spectrum = At least one of the following is true: Communication total is 1 or lower, Social interaction total is 3 or lower, Communication + Social interaction total is 6 or lower 9 = Cannot be rated for some reason other than that listed above, such as if an examiner makes an error and does not administer a particular ADOS activity. adii4cl, ados006, ados2_m4_class_cat, ados2classification, csadosgdiag, orig_ados_class_dx
Query scoresumm_overalldiag String 255 Required Overall ADOS Diagnosis ados007, final_dx
Query ados_sa_css Integer Recommended ADOS-2 Social Affect (SA) domain total Calibrated Severity Score (CSS) 1::10; 999
Query ados_rrb_css Integer Recommended ADOS-2 Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors (RRB) domain total Calibrated Severity Score (CSS) 1::10; 999 adoscss
Query scoresumm_compscore Integer Recommended ADOS-2 Comparison Score 1::10; 999 Level of autism spectrum-related symptoms: 1-2 = Minimal-to-no evidence. 3-4 = Low. 5-7 = Moderate. 8-10 = High. ados2comparisonscore, ados_css
Query conv_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Conversation 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query eges_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Empathic or Emotional Gestures 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0; 8=0
Query eye_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Unusual Eye Contact 0::2 recode 2=2; 0=0
Query exp_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Facial Expressions Directed to Others 0::2 recode 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query afft_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Communication of Own Affect 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query ins_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Insight 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query qsov_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Quality of Social Overtures 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query qsr_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Quality of Social Response 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query arsc_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Amount of Reciprocal Social Communication 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query oqr_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 SA revised algorithm: Overall Quality of Rapport 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query scoresumm2_abtotal Integer Recommended Social Affect Total -99 = missing rev_ados_socaff_ttl, satotal
Query spab_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 RRB revised algorithm: Speech Abnormalities Associated with Autism 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0; 7=0
Query ster_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 RRB revised algorithm: Stereotyped/Idiosyncratic Use of Words or Phrases 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query sint_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 RRB revised algorithm: Unusual Sensory Interest in Play Material/Person 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query man_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 RRB revised algorithm: Hand and Finger and Other Complex Mannerisms 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query xint_recode Integer Recommended ADOS-2 RRB revised algorithm: Excessive Interest in Unusual or Highly Specific Topics or Objects 0::2 recode 3=2; 2=2; 1=1; 0=0
Query scoresumm_adtotal Integer Recommended Restricted and Repetitive Behavior Total rev_ados_rrb_ttl, rrbtotal
Query scoresumm_overalltotal Integer Recommended Overall Total (Social Affect + Restricted and Repetitive Behavior) ados_total, overalltotal, rev_ados_socaff_rrb_ttl
Query ados2_revised_algo_dx String 255 Recommended ADOS-2 Overall (SA+RRB ) revised algorithm Dx ADOS-2 SA+RRB Overall total of =>8 Algorithm Dx is ASD (there is no Autism cutoff although for research purposes an Autism cutoff of 10 may be useful) rev_ados_class_dx
site String 101 Recommended Site Study Site
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name
Query csacommunication Integer Recommended Communication Autism Cutoff 0;1;9 0 = No; 1 = Yes; 9 = N/A
Query csascommunication Integer Recommended Communication Autism Spectrum Cutoff 0;1;9 0 = No; 1 = Yes; 9 = N/A
Query csasocial Integer Recommended Social Autism Cutoff 0;1;9 0 = No; 1 = Yes; 9 = N/A
Query csassocial Integer Recommended Social Autism Spectrum Cutoff 0;1;9 0 = No; 1 = Yes; 9 = N/A
Query csacomsoc Integer Recommended Commmunication + Social Autism Cutoff 0;1;9 0 = No; 1 = Yes; 9 = N/A
Query csascomsoc Integer Recommended Commmunication + Social Autism Spectrum Cutoff 0;1;9 0 = No; 1 = Yes; 9 = N/A
year_mta Integer Recommended Year in study visit_year
algorithm String 50 Recommended algorithm used for scoring
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