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The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R): A Scale to Assist the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults: An International Validation Study

2010; Springer Science+Business Media; Volume: 41; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/s10803-010-1133-5

1573-3432

Riva Ariella Ritvo, Edward Ritvo, Donald Guthrie, Max J. Ritvo, Demetra Hufnagel, William McMahon, Bruce J. Tonge, David Mataix‐Cols, Amita Jassi, Tony Attwood, Johann Eloff,

Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R) is a valid and reliable instrument to assist the diagnosis of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The 80-question scale was administered to 779 subjects (201 ASD and 578 comparisons). All ASD subjects met inclusion criteria: DSM-IV-TR, ADI/ADOS diagnoses and standardized IQ testing. Mean scores for each of the questions and total mean ASD vs. the comparison groups’ scores were significantly different (p < .0001). Concurrent validity with Constantino Social Responsiveness Scale-Adult = 95.59%. Sensitivity = 97%, specificity = 100%, test–retest reliability r = .987. Cronbach alpha coefficients for the subscales and 4 derived factors were good. We conclude that the RAADS-R is a useful adjunct diagnostic tool for adults with ASD.