Call your preferred testing location to learn more about the ADOS assessment and scheduling process.
What is ADOS-2?
ADOS-2 is the gold standard diagnostic tool used to assess whether a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is medically necessary for a child. The ADOS-2 delves into the key indicators of Autism, including communication, social skills, and restricted and repetitive behaviors.
How is ADOS-2 Conducted?
The ADOS-2 is conducted by one of our knowledgeable Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), all of whom have completed a rigorous training workshop. Each one of our centers is equipped with all necessary materials and stimuli required to run the assessment with accuracy.
- There are 4 different ADOS testing modules. The BCBA will select the appropriate module based on the child’s age and communication level.
- The BCBA will work through a series of structured and semi-structured tasks to observe the child’s social interactions, play skills, and level of language and communication.
- Following the assessment, the BCBA will transfer scores into an algorithm based on observed social skills and behaviors to provide scoring information to physicians for diagnostic determination.
Our Qualifications
Our ADOS-2 department is led by a team of Licensed Psychologists (Psy.D) and Doctorate-level Behavior Analysts (BCBA-D). All clinicians conducting ADOS-2 assessments at our centers are Mastered-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who have completed and passed an intensive training program to meet our clinical standards.
What to Expect?
Action Behavior Centers offer the ADOS-2 assessment to the community free of charge to help pediatricians, neurologists, and developmental specialists determine whether a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is necessary for a child. Here’s what to expect throughout the process:
Fill out an M-CHAT Autism Screening Tool (children under 3 years of age) or Pre-Assessment Screening (children 3 and older).
Complete ADOS Intake Paperwork prior to scheduled appointment time or arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork at the center.
The ADOS evaluation will last around 45 minutes to an hour. It’s a natural and play-based assessment.
ABC will fax your child’s ADOS results to your child’s pediatrician, neurologist, or developmental pediatrician to review.
The child’s physician will review the ADOS scoring chart to determine whether a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder is medically necessary.
Next Steps
Contact us to learn more about the ADOS assessment and how to get a free autism evaluation scheduled for your child.
Fill out a New Client Application Form and select your preferred location. Our team will be in touch with next steps shortly.
Complete an M-CHAT Autism Screening Tool (for children under 3 years old) and select your preferred location.
Complete a Pre-Assessment Screening (for children 3 years old and up) and select your preferred location.
Action Behavior Centers assists families with children on the autism spectrum. One-on-one ABA therapy can make improvements in verbal and nonverbal communication, life skills, and behavioral challenges.