497. Research Review: ADI-R and ADOS-2 as the "Gold Standards"

Today, we’re diving into an incredibly important topic in autism assessment—the role of standardized diagnostic instruments. If you’ve ever wondered how tools like the ADOS-2 or ADI-R fit into the bigger picture of autism evaluations and whether they’re truly considered the “gold standard,” this episode is for you. We’ll be discussing their intended use, limitations, and best practices based on a 2023 article from the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry by Somer L. Bishop and Catherine Lord, a developer of the ADOS-2. Let’s get started! Cool Things Mentioned: • The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting: https://www.thetestingpsychologist.co... • Today’s article: https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com...