Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition

The MIGDAS-2 provides a sensory-based process for gathering and organizing the qualitative information needed to diagnose autism in children, adolescents, and adults. The process includes guidelines for gathering information from parents/caregivers and teachers, and for conducting a sensory-based interview with the individual being evaluated. The end result is a comprehensive behavioral profile that describes the individual’s distinct way of relating to the world, supplementing assessment scores and informing diagnosis and treatment planning. The MIGDAS-2 includes five evaluation protocols:Note: The MIGDAS-2 interviews require the use of common, sensory-based toys and materials (not included in the kit purchase). The use of these materials and suggestions for building a sensory-based materials kit are described in the manual.

Marilyn J. Monteiro, PhD, and Sheri Stegall, PhD