{"id":2006,"date":"2026-04-11T12:33:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T12:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.empowertherapy.com\/blog\/?p=2006"},"modified":"2026-04-11T12:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T12:33:04","slug":"what-is-the-ados-2-autism-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.empowertherapy.com\/blog\/what-is-the-ados-2-autism-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the ADOS-2? A Guide to Autism Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2006\" class=\"elementor elementor-2006\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74e41847 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74e41847\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-551edcc7\" data-id=\"551edcc7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-668c758c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"668c758c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the ADOS-2? Understanding The Standardized Assessment Tool <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37be99ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37be99ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c673412\" data-id=\"2c673412\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ba8316d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ba8316d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4463ad25\" data-id=\"4463ad25\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30e2d451 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-circle elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"30e2d451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-user-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 288c79.5 0 144-64.5 144-144S335.5 0 256 0 112 64.5 112 144s64.5 144 144 144zm128 32h-55.1c-22.2 10.2-46.9 16-72.9 16s-50.6-5.8-72.9-16H128C57.3 320 0 377.3 0 448v16c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h416c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48v-16c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-10caf0b0\" data-id=\"10caf0b0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b1d0e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27b1d0e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmpower\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f0c524a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f0c524a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-63303645\" data-id=\"63303645\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db7894c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db7894c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you have started wondering whether your child may be showing signs of autism, you are probably looking for clear answers. One of the most trusted tools clinicians use to evaluate autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). The ADOS \u2013 2 is considered the gold statement in autism assessment. It helps trained professionals observe social communication, interaction, and behavior in a structed but natural way. Understanding the ADOS age range and how the test works can help you feel more confident about the diagnostic process. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2bc71d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2bc71d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Exactly is the ADOS-2? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10b2c1a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10b2c1a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe ADOS-2 is a semi-structured, standardized assessment of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted or repetitive behaviors. Unlike a simple blood test or a quick questionnaire session, the ADOS-2 is observational. A trained clinician facilitates specific activities designed to press for certain social and communicative behaviors.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d5ec16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d5ec16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How the Assessment Works <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4771c98d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4771c98d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese are planned activities and questions carefully crafted to elicit behaviors directly related to an ASD diagnosis. By creating these structured moments, the therapists can see how the individual responds to social cues, initiates conversation, or engages with materials in repetitive behaviors. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-157b0803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"157b0803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Objectivity:<\/strong> It provides a consistent framework for clinicians to observe behavior.<\/li><li><strong>Reliability:<\/strong> It has been rigorously researched to ensure it accurately distinguishes ASD from other developmental delays.<\/li><li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> It is designed to meet the individual where they are, regardless of their age or verbal ability.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6d73ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6d73ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Versatility of the ADOS Age Range<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ea41cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64ea41cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne of ADOS-2&#8217;s biggest strengths is its broad age range. It can be used for individuals as young as 12 months all the way through adulthood. To accommodate this range, the assessment is divided into five modules. Clinicians select the module that matches both the individual\u2019s chronological age and expressive language level. This ensures that every evaluation is meaningful and appropriate.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75216445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75216445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.empowertherapy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/aba-therapy-and-the-future-of-autism.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33\" alt=\"ABA Therapy and the Future of Autism\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.empowertherapy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/aba-therapy-and-the-future-of-autism.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.empowertherapy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/aba-therapy-and-the-future-of-autism-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.empowertherapy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/aba-therapy-and-the-future-of-autism-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-118343c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"118343c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For Toddlers and Young Children <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55196c7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55196c7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe assessment often involves toys like bubbles, balloons, or snack time. The clinician is looking for specific markers, such as: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aec57c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aec57c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Does the child look at the bubbles and then back at the clinician to share excitement?<\/li><li>Does the child respond when called by name?<\/li><li>Do they use toys in pretend play, or are they more interested in spinning wheels or lining up objects?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-788428a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"788428a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese moments may seem simple, but they reveal important early signs of social and communication development. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00a6075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00a6075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For School-Aged Children and Adolescents <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-287c69a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"287c69a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs children grow, the ADOS-2 activities become more imaginative and conversational. The clinician might: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d10b1ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d10b1ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Ask the child to tell a story from a wordless picture book<\/li><li>Have them demonstrate brushing teeth using gesture only<\/li><li>Observe how they understand social cues in play or conversation<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e4c166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e4c166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese exercises help evaluate social understanding, nonverbal communication, and problem-solving skills, essential components of everyday interactions. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db84588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db84588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For Adults <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11929ef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11929ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn this module, the assessment focus shifts heavily toward conversation and social insight. The clinician will discuss topics like: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd03d27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cd03d27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Work, friendship, and emotions.<\/li><li>Understanding emotions and social situations<\/li><li>Eye contact, gesture, and conversational flow<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b263da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b263da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe goal is to see how the individual manages social interactions and whether they use subtle communication cues effectively. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb283c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb283c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Early Detection Matters <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-430ac38b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"430ac38b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBecause the ADOS-2 age range starts at just 12 months, it allows for incredibly early intervention. Research consistently shows that the earlier a child receives support such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy, the better their long-term outcomes.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7a4795 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7a4795\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy identifying specific areas of struggle like social reciprocity or sensory sensitivities, early on, families can begin tailoring their environment and routines to help their child thrive. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5ffe12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5ffe12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Features of the ADOS-2 <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-705bebb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"705bebb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Modular Design:<\/strong> Because a one-year-old interacts differently than a thirty-year-old, the examiner selects one of five distinct modules. This choice is based on the individual&#8217;s ADOS age range and their current level of expressive language.<\/li><li><strong>Efficiency:<\/strong> Most sessions are completed within 40 to 60 minutes, making it a focused yet comprehensive observation window.<\/li><li><strong>Behavioral Scoring:<\/strong> Rather than a simple checklist, the clinician scores the session based on nuanced observations of social and communicative patterns.<\/li><li><strong>Clinical Insight:<\/strong> While the ADOS-2 provides a standardized score to see if a presentation is consistent with the ASD process. It requires the expertise and clinical judgment of a professional who specializes in autism.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c93cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c93cde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How The ADOS-2 Is Used <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d647898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d647898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt can be administered to a wide ADOS age range, from 12 months of age through adulthood. At ABC, we provide ADOS-2 assessments for kids ages 18 months through 6 years. Because autism affects them differently, the assessment includes several modules, each distinct to a person\u2019s age and language level.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-799a5531 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"799a5531\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResults of the ADOS-2 help indicate how behaviors closely observed and analyzed align with autism. 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