Autism Diagnostic Interview
Revised (ADI-R)
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) is a tool used in the assessment for ASD individuals. ADI-R is a diagnostic process, a set of rules, that when followed will distinguish autism from other developmental disorders. This tool focuses on 3 behavior characteristics: quality of social interaction, communication and language, and repetitive, restricted and stereotyped interests and behavior. These characteristics are shared by all individuals with ASD.
Quality of social interaction measures the ability to develop relationships; emotional interactions and placements.
Communication and language, measures use of language (both verbal and non-verbal).
Repetitive, restricted, stereotyped interests and behavior measures unusual mannerisms and sensory issues.
New York-Presbyterian Center for Autism and Developing Brain outlines the nature of the intervention, training details, evidence-base for the intervention, and provision for cultural adaption, for those looking for further information and training to administrate this tool successfully.
Clinicians need to have an understating of protocols and ADI-R manual before administrating. A trained clinician typically administrates the process in about 2–3 hours in a face-to-face standardized…
