Autism and developmental assessment
Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)
Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
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- Not independently reviewed
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- Official-form reference
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | ADI-R; trained caregiver developmental-history interview |
| Population | Children/adolescents; verify age range for selected form |
| Respondent | Trained clinician interviewing caregiver |
| Purpose | Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Interview a knowledgeable developmental informant using the licensed protocol and its age-dependent conventions.
Scoring method
Developmental-history interview with item-specific algorithm and age conditions.
Interpretation & limitations
- Use the selected developmental-history algorithm together with observation and clinical assessment.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- Do not substitute current symptom ratings for historical algorithm items or infer missing early history.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.