Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Assessment Transcript Summary

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition [Brief description of assessment tool used] (provide a short overview of the ADOS-2 assessment tool, including the specific module used) Observations of [Name]'s strengths and difficulties on the ADOS were as follows: Language and communication – including verbal skills (frequency and type of communication, quality of language, echolalia, jargon, intonation and pitch, stereotyped and idiosyncratic use) and non-verbal skills (pointing, gestures, use of others' body to communicate). - [Observations related to language and communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication] (describe verbal communication like frequency of speech, echolalia, and quality of language, as well as non-verbal communication like gestures and pointing) Reciprocal Social Interaction – including eye contact, social smile, facial expression, gaze interaction, shared enjoyment, response to name, requesting, giving and showing, joint attention (response and initiation), quality of social overtures - [Observations related to reciprocal social interaction, including eye contact, facial expressions, shared enjoyment, and quality of social interactions] (note behaviours like response to name, gaze interaction, and social overtures) - [Observations related to understanding and retelling a story from a picture book] (note the ability to comprehend, narrate, and engage with visual storytelling) - [Observations related to understanding and expressing emotions] (describe ability to recognize, express, or react to emotions in social interactions) - [Observations related to understanding social relationships and own social difficulties] (include observations on how the individual perceives their social interactions and challenges) - [Observations related to understanding adult relationships] (note any understanding or commentary on relationships with adults or authority figures) - [Overall observations related to rapport, enjoyment in joint interaction, and insight into emotions and social relationships] (summarise the individual's overall engagement, rapport with the examiner, and insight into social dynamics) Imagination - including imagination and creativity - [Observations related to imagination and creativity during play and storytelling] (describe creative play, use of imagination, or pretend play abilities) Stereotyped behaviours and restricted interests – including complex mannerisms, unusual sensory interests, self-injurious behaviour, repetitive interests & stereotyped behaviours - [Observations related to stereotyped behaviours and restricted interests, including sensory seeking behaviour, mannerisms, and unusual or highly specific interests] (note behaviours like hand-flapping, repetitive actions, and fixations on specific topics or objects) Overall - [Summary of ADOS-2 scores and likelihood of meeting criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, including level of Autism symptoms compared to other children with a diagnosis of Autism] (summarise the results, noting whether the individual meets the diagnostic criteria for ASD based on the ADOS-2 scores and observations)