How to Understand Your ADOS-2, ADI-R & VB-MAPP Diagnostic Report: Social Affect (SA), RRB, Comparison Scores & Actionable Next Steps

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In-Depth Clinical Development

Uncertified evaluators frequently confuse the ADOS-2 Calibrated Severity / Comparison Score (which ranges from 1 to 10) with the DSM-5-TR Functional Support Levels (Levels 1, 2, and 3). At PsicoKids & Teens®, Dr. Scarlett Del Carmen Rodríguez Rivera (trained with ADOS-2 co-author Dr. Rhiannon J. Luyster and accredited by Dr. Noha Minshawi-Patterson / ADIPA) explains every metric qualitatively and quantitatively:

  1. Social Affect (SA) Domain: Qualitative analysis of how your child (or adult client) integrates gaze, facial expressions, gestures, shared enjoyment, and reciprocal communication.
  2. Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors (RRB) Domain: Sensory interests, motor mannerisms, idiosyncratic/echolalic speech, and ritualistic patterns.
  3. Integration with Phase I (ADI-R), Nature Genetics (2025) Phenotyping, Phase III (FBA + 170-Milestone VB-MAPP), and Allied Pediatric Neurologist / Psychiatrist Endorsement: Turning numbers into a concrete English ABA / ESDM plan and IEP / P.I.A.R. school roadmap under Law 2628 of 2026.

Academic Background & Official Clinical Accreditations — Dr. Scarlett Del Carmen Rodríguez Rivera

  • Psychologist – Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm, Cartagena Campus (Professional License / Tarjeta Profesional N° 174600, Colegio Colombiano de Psicólogos – Colpsic, Law 1090 of 2006).
  • Specialist in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology – Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm, Cartagena Campus.
  • Official Clinical Accreditation in ADOS-2 (Modules 1 to 4) & Toddler Module (T) – Certified by official US Independent Trainer Dr. Noha Minshawi-Patterson (PhD, HSPP, Certified Independent ADOS-2 Trainer) through ADIPA / Virtualys (SENCE Resolution N° 403, Validation ID: IglZH3fuFE).
  • Clinical Training in ADOS and ADI-R for Understanding Infant & Child Communication – Trained directly by Dr. Rhiannon J. Luyster (PhD), co-author of the ADOS-2 diagnostic scale and Certified Independent ADOS-2/ADI-R Trainer, organized by Actualmente.
Certificación clínica en ADOS y ADI-R con la Dra. Rhiannon Luyster - Scarlett Rodríguez
Clinical Training in ADOS and ADI-R with Dr. Rhiannon J. Luyster (PhD), Co-Author of the ADOS-2 Scale.
Acreditación oficial ADOS-2 y Módulo Toddler con Dra. Noha Minshawi - Scarlett Rodríguez
Certificate of Completion: ADOS-2 Clinical Workshop & Toddler’s Training Module — Dr. Noha Minshawi, PhD, HSPP.
Acreditación oficial ADOS-2 y Módulo Toddler con Dra. Noha Minshawi - Scarlett Rodríguez
Official ADOS-2 Accreditation & Toddler Module Training (24 hours) — ADIPA / Virtualys & PhD. Noha Minshawi-Patterson.
Diploma de Especialista en Psicología Clínica del Niño y del Adolescente - Universidad del Sinú
Specialist in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology — Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm.
Título Profesional en Psicología - Scarlett Rodríguez - Universidad del Sinú
Licensed Psychologist Degree — Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm.
Tarjeta Profesional No 174600 Colegio Colombiano de Psicólogos - Scarlett Rodríguez
Professional Psychologist License N° 174600 — Colegio Colombiano de Psicólogos (Colpsic, Law 1090 of 2006).

Institutional Contact & Direct Booking (Canonical NAP)

PsicoKids & Teens® is registered in Colombia (SIC Resolution N° 22728) with exclusive clinics in Cartagena (Casa Scarlett, Los Corales) and Medellín (Torre Almagrán, El Poblado), and has no links with any other IPS in Cartagena.

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