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Purpose
Helps you identify and diagnose autism spectrum disorder
Authors
Eric Schopler, PhD, Mary E. Van Bourgondien, PhD, Glenna Janette Wellman, PhD, and Steven R. Love, PhD
Administration Formats
Additional Details
Discriminate Between Children with Autism and Those With Severe Cognitive Deficits
The CARS2 distinguishes mild-to-moderate autism from severe autism.
Features and benefits
- Assesses virtually all ages and functional levels.
- Provides concise, objective, and quantifiable ratings based on direct behavioral observation.
- Can help you integrate diagnostic information, determine functional capabilities, provide feedback to parents, and design targeted interventions.
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FAQs
What is the technical information of the CARS2?
Test structure
- Includes a form for higher-functioning individuals, an alternative for assessing verbally fluent individuals ages 6 years or older with IQ scores above 80.
- A separate, unscored questionnaire for parents and caregivers serves as a structured way to gather caregiver information.
Technical information
Ratings are reliable across time, settings, sources of information, and raters.
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