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Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) is a revision of the Autism Diagnostic Interview.The ADI-R provides a diagnostic algorithm for autism as described in both the ICD-10 and DSM-V. The instrument focuses on behavior in three main areas: qualities of reciprocal social interaction; communication and language; and restricted and repetitive, stereotyped interests and behaviors.

contains 93 items and focuses on behaviors in three content areas or domains: quality of social interaction (e.g., emotional sharing, offering and seeking comfort, social smiling and responding to other children); communication and language (e.g., stereotyped utterances, pronoun reversal, social usage of language); and repetitive, restricted and stereotyped interests and behavior (e.g., unusual preoccupations, hand and finger mannerisms, unusual sensory interests). The measure also includes other items relevant for treatment planning, such as self-injury and over-activity.

The ADI-R interview generates scores in each of the three content areas (i.e., communication and language, social interaction, and restricted, repetitive behaviors). Elevated scores indicate problematic behavior in a particular area. Scores are based on the clinician’s judgment following the caregiver’s report of the child’s behavior and development.

ADI-R is appropriate for children and adults with mental ages from about 18 months and above.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at 10:20 pm and is filed under Autism Diagnosis.