Table 2 Detailed assessment categories for the ADOS-2 Module 4 observations
Class | Name | Items | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
A | Language and communication | A1 - A10 | Assesses the ability to use speech and gestures in communication effectively, evaluating the clarity, coherence, and appropriateness of language used in social interactions. |
B | Reciprocal social interaction | B1 - B13 | Focuses on non-verbal and verbal behaviors used in social interactions, including eye contact, facial expressions, body postures, and the quality of speech interactions. |
C | Imagination/Creativity | C1 | Evaluates the subject’s ability to use imagination and creativity in their expressions and thoughts, such as storytelling or creating novel responses to social scenarios. |
D | Stereotyped behaviors and restricted interests | D1 - D5 | Includes specific behaviors that are repetitive, restricted, and stereotyped. This category assesses the frequency and intensity of these behaviors as indicators of ASD. |
E | Other abnormal behaviors | E1 - E3 | Observes behaviors that are typically considered abnormal, such as overactivity, anxiety, and emotional responses that are inconsistent with the normative context. |
