What does ADI mean in MEDICAL

The Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI) is a semi-structured interview designed to assess behaviors and developmental histories that are characteristic of autism spectrum disorder. It covers a wide range of possible symptoms, including communication skills, social behavior, play skills, activities and interests. The ADI is an essential tool used in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders and can provide valuable information to parents and clinicians.

The ADI consists of a series of structured questions about the child’s behaviors and development. These questions cover a range of topics including communication, social interactions, play, activities and interests as well as other areas related to typical development. Questions may also include observations from parents or caregivers on what they have observed in the child’s behavior.

Yes; each question is asked repeatedly throughout the interview with different prompts for further exploration depending on the child's response. For example, if one of the first questions asked involves communication skills and interactions with other people, then further questions will be asked regarding specific aspects such as verbal language or nonverbal expression abilities.

The ADI is typically conducted by a trained mental health professional or physical therapist who specializes in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders. It is usually administered in either an outpatient setting such as a clinic or private practice, or in a residential setting such as an autism treatment facility or school.

An ADI typically takes between 1½ to 2 hours to complete depending on how much additional exploration is needed based on responses given during the interview. In addition, some clinicians may require additional time for observation before determining a diagnosis based on additional information gathered from things like school reports or any previous testing that has been done.

Yes; depending on your individual situation there may be some preparation that you should consider beforehand. This includes gathering any relevant medical records including recent growth charts or psychological evaluations that have been completed previously as well as having contact information ready for any pediatricians or specialists that you may want included in your child’s care team following diagnosis.