Overview
The MIGDAS-2 provides a sensory-based process for gathering and organising 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 result is a comprehensive behavioural profile that describes the individual's distinct way of relating to the world, supplementing assessment scores and informing diagnosis and treatment planning.
Suitable for
Toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults.
Product Description
The MIGDAS-2 provides a structured, sensory-based approach to elicit and document an individualised behavioural profile that reflects the unique presentation of ASD. It supports evaluators in gathering information that helps inform autism diagnosis and guides intervention planning.
By combining direct observation with input from parents/caregivers, and teachers, the MIGDAS-2 facilitates the development of detailed narrative reports and delivering diagnostic feedback using clear, accessible language suitable for families and professionals alike.
Key features of the MIGDAS-2 assessment process
- Interactive interview techniques: Provides detailed guidelines for conducting sensory-based diagnostic interviews with children, adolescents, and adults suspected of having ASD.
- Parent/caregiver and teacher participation: Offers structured guidelines for gathering key behavioural information from parents/caregivers, and teachers about the individual’s behaviour at home and school.
- Comprehensive qualitative information: Guides evaluators to make a diagnosis based on direct interactions with the individual as well as input from parents/caregivers, and teachers.
- Sensory-based approach: Emphasises using sensory materials and focuses on the individual’s interests to support meaningful interaction and identify behaviour patterns often seen in individuals with ASD.
Five evaluation protocols of the MIGDAS-2
- Parent/Caregiver and Teacher Questionnaires: Collect detailed observations about behaviour at home and school, supporting the evaluation process.
- Diagnostic Interview Protocols: Guide the evaluator in documenting behaviour in three key areas: sensory use and interests, language and communication, and social relationships.
- Diagnostic Interview for Individuals with Limited to No Verbal Fluency: Designed for individuals with limited language skills, including toddlers, young children, and those with intellectual disability. Uses sensory-based interactions to support ASD evaluation.
- Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents with Verbal Fluency: Suitable for individuals with emerging or fluent language, from preschool through to adolescence. Supports structured, interactive autism assessment.
- Diagnostic Interview for Adults with Verbal Fluency: For verbally fluent adults, and adolescents transitioning to adulthood, including optional involvement of partners or parents/caregivers.
Application
The MIGDAS-2 is suitable for use in schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practices. It can be administered by individual clinicians or clinical teams.
This tool supports evaluators in gathering detailed behavioural data to assist with diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and comprehensive report writing.
Please 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 and also in this blog post from MIGDAS-2 publisher, WPS.
Case studies: How the MIGDAS-2 makes a difference
See how the MIGDAS-2 supports clear, individualised autism evaluations in real-world settings in these case studies from WPS:
- Supporting early identification in preschoolers
- Clarifying diagnosis for a twice-exceptional student
Qualification level required:
Level 2. Please see our Test User Qualifications page for guidance.
Duration
Varies; 30 to 90 minutes, depending on format.
Release Note
2018
