Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition Template

Overall Level of Non-Echoed Spoken Speech:
- The individual displayed a moderate level of non-echoed spoken speech, characterized by clear articulation and suitable volume. For instance, they could describe their favorite activities without needing prompts.
Speech Abnormalities Associated with Autism:
- The individual showed some speech abnormalities, such as a monotone voice and unusual intonation patterns, which are often linked to Autism.
Immediate Echolalia:
- Instances of immediate echolalia were noted, especially when the individual repeated questions posed by the psychologist verbatim.
Stereotyped/Idiosyncratic Use of Words or Phrases:
- The individual frequently used the phrase "rocket ship" in unrelated contexts, indicating a stereotyped language use.
Offers Information:
- The individual provided information about their daily routine, such as "I brush my teeth after breakfast," without being prompted.
Asks for Information:
- The individual inquired about the psychologist's role, such as "What do you do here?" showing curiosity.
Reporting of Events:
- The individual recounted past events, like a recent visit to the zoo, with moderate detail and accuracy.
Conversation:
- The individual demonstrated some ability to maintain a conversation, though had difficulty with turn-taking and often changed topics abruptly.
Shared Enjoyment in Interaction:
- Shared enjoyment was evident when the individual laughed and smiled during a game of catch with the psychologist.
Communication of Own Affect:
- The individual expressed their affect through facial expressions, such as smiling when happy and frowning when confused.
Comments on Others' Emotions/Empathy:
- The individual occasionally remarked on others' emotions, such as saying "You look sad," indicating some awareness of others' feelings.
Insight into Typical Social Situations and Relationships:
- The individual showed limited insight into social situations, often misinterpreting social cues.
Responsibility:
- Expressions of responsibility were observed when the individual insisted on cleaning up their toys after playtime.
Quality and Amount of Social Overtures:
- The individual made frequent social overtures, such as initiating play, but the quality was often superficial.
Quality of Social Response:
- The individual responded to social interactions with basic answers, lacking depth or elaboration.
Amount of Reciprocal Social Communication:
- Reciprocal social communication was limited, with the individual often focusing on their own interests.
Imagination/Creativity:
- Instances of imagination were noted when the individual created a story about a dragon during play.
Overall Quality of Rapport:
- The overall quality of rapport with the psychologist was moderate, with moments of connection during shared activities.