test review autism spectrum rating scales

The RAADS–R is a valid and reliable instrument to assist the diagnosis of autistic adults.

After critical review of the original RAADS and the results of a factor analysis, the revised 80-item RAADS-R was developed with the addition of a fourth symptom area (circumscribed interests), two questions, and several wording clarifications. 2008) assessed developmental pathology in three symptom areas: language, social relatedness, and sensory-motor. Questions on the original RAADS (Ritvo et al. The self-report nature (with clinician supervision/administration) of this assessment may mean that individuals with low reflective capacity score low on the RAADS-R despite having diagnosable Autism. The RAADS-R is best used in conjunction with clinical expertise and/or other assessment procedures to establish a diagnosis. With high prevalence of Autism in mental health settings and the fact that adults are being referred for diagnosis with increasing frequency, this instrument is a useful clinical tool to assist clinicians with diagnosis (Ritvo et al., 2011). There are four symptom-areas assessed by the RAADS-R: The assessment is suitable for adult (age 18+) males and females with average or above-average intelligence (i.e. The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale – Revised (RAADS–R) is an 80-item clinician-administered questionnaire designed to identify adults with Autism.

Test review autism spectrum rating scales