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ados assessment

Mia151515

hi

i have my ados assessment on wednesday (not sure if i spelt it correct).

Does anyone have any advice as to what the clinician is looking for/what they ask me? I am high masking and really worried of misdiagnosis especially as i am a verbal woman.

thanks in advance Slight smile

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  • They are just looking for your reactions to the activities. Being told what to expect generally takes the point out of ADOS. So I don't think it'd be helpful for people to advise you on what to do. Other than that do what you feel internally and try not to cover up your initial thoughts/reactions. It's those they want to see.

    It is however know that ADOS has it's limitations in adults, particularly high masking women but I would hope your assessor is aware of that. I think it'd be perfectly fine to tell them your concern though. If they are not a good assessor and don't take it into account I think you'd have good grounds to complain and request an assessment with someone else.

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  • They are just looking for your reactions to the activities. Being told what to expect generally takes the point out of ADOS. So I don't think it'd be helpful for people to advise you on what to do. Other than that do what you feel internally and try not to cover up your initial thoughts/reactions. It's those they want to see.

    It is however know that ADOS has it's limitations in adults, particularly high masking women but I would hope your assessor is aware of that. I think it'd be perfectly fine to tell them your concern though. If they are not a good assessor and don't take it into account I think you'd have good grounds to complain and request an assessment with someone else.

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