Which assessment tool represents a standardized, objective metric for measuring ASD core deficits post-treatment?
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
When assessing the efficacy of stem cell therapy objectively, clinical trials employ standardized, quantitative instruments designed to measure core deficits systematically before and after intervention. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is explicitly named as one such objective clinical metric used to benchmark changes in severity scores. This contrasts sharply with parental metrics, which rely on subjective daily observations of milestones like a child initiating a hug. Standardized scales like ADOS or the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) provide the measurable, statistical evidence that researchers prioritize when evaluating the scientific success of a treatment protocol.
