Table 2 The 11 features from the ADOS Module 4 algorithm and the 5 features identified by the feature selection process for the whole sample (bold).

From: Identifying predictive features of autism spectrum disorders in a clinical sample of adolescents and adults using machine learning

Code

Feature Description

ADOS core domain

A4*

Stereotyped/Idiosyncratic Use of Words or Phrases

Language/Communication

A8*

Conversation

Language/Communication

A9*

Descriptive, Conventional, Instrumental, or Informational Gestures

Language/Communication

A10

Emphatic or Emotional Gestures

Language/Communication

B1*

Unusual Eye Contact

Reciprocal Social Interaction

B2*

Facial Expressions Directed to Others

Reciprocal Social Interaction

B6

Empathy/Comments on Others´ Emotions

Reciprocal Social Interaction

B8

Responsibility

Reciprocal Social Interaction

B9*

Quality of Social Overtures

Reciprocal Social Interaction

B10*

Quality of Social Response

Reciprocal Social Interaction

B11*

Amount of Reciprocal Social Communication

Reciprocal Social Interaction

  1. Abbreviation: ADOS, Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale.
  2. *Items that are also comprised in the 12-item subset identified by Kosmicki and colleagues41. Further items that were identified by Kosmicki et al. that are not comprised in the ADOS algorithm are A7 (reporting of events), D1 (unusual sensory interest in play material/person), D2 (hand and finger and other complex mannerisms) and D4 (excessive interest in unusual or highly specific topics or objects).
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