Details
Purpose
Screens for autism or autism spectrum disorders
Authors
Michael Rutter, MD, FRS, Anthony Bailey, MD, and Catherine Lord, PhD
Administration Formats
Additional Details
Evaluate The Communication Skills and Social Functioning of an Individual Who May Have Autism or Other Autism Spectrum Disorders
The SCQ is a brief instrument previously known as the Autism Screening Questionnaire (ASQ).
Fast and cost-effective
- Helps you quickly determine whether an individual should be referred for a complete diagnostic evaluation; can be used to compare symptom levels across various groups.
- The Lifetime Form focuses on the child’s entire developmental history; it provides a total score that identifies individuals who should be referred for a more complete evaluation.
- The Current Form inspects the child’s behavior over the most recent 3-month period, aiding in treatment planning, educational intervention, and measurement of change over time.