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To obtain a qualitative picture of XXXXX’s sensory, language, and social

profile, selected portions of the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for


Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum- Second Edition (MIGDAS-2) were
completed. The sensory-based interview helps clinicians determine whether
an individual displays a behavioral profile consistent with the diagnosis of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A description of XXXXX’s behavioral
profile is detailed below, broken down into the areas of sensory use and
interests, language and communication, and social relationships and
emotional responses.

EVALUATORS
● list observations consistent with autism or inconsistent with autism
● give specific examples from the session regarding how the child acted
or responded

Sensory Use and Interests

Inconsistent with ASD Consistent with ASD


Showed no preference for any Engaged in talking about preferred
particular sensory toy. Used them topics and increased spontaneous flow
all in equal amounts and of speech when discussing video games.
exploration.
Played a game of catch Emphasized citing facts and details,
successfully with social leaving out social/emotional content
referencing before throwing. when discussing preferred topic of
video games and even Pokemon.
Walked hurriedly down the hallway not
waiting to walk in stride with the
evaluator.
Did not engage with the evaluator
during use of the sensory toys,
appeared to prefer exploring by himself

Language and Communication

Inconsistent with ASD Consistent with ASD


Engaged in some unusual speech, such
as stuttering and stammering which
appeared to increase when non-
preferred topics were introduced or in
high stress areas.
Did not inject social comments or
questions into the conversation,
keeping the comments detail oriented.
Marked contrast in conversational flow
depending on the topic, with most fluid
and clear speech noted during
conversational topics selected by the
child

Social Relationships and Emotional Responses

Inconsistent with ASD Consistent with ASD


Reported having friends at school Reported difficulty with friendships,
and children whom he consistently described having friends but then
plays with at recess. stated they are “kind of” friends.
When giving details it did not appear
that he is identifying friendships, but
acquaintances.
Difficulty in identifying triggers to his
feelings, such as anger and anxiety. He
reported that he has a lot of feelings,
but vague regarding them and
difficulty verbally describing them or
identifying the actual triggers.
Increase stammering when talking
about feelings/emotions/relationships.
Literal interpretation of idioms; when
the evaluator described their meaning
he showed no interest, stating “that
doesn’t seem right.”

Overall, his behaviors were more likely to be classified as consistent with an


autism spectrum presentation than inconsistent with it.

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