ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised)

What it means

A structured caregiver interview that gathers developmental history relevant to autism assessment. It can contribute evidence to a comprehensive evaluation but is not, by itself, an autism diagnosis.

Term details

Category: diagnosis

Regional use: general

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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