Diagnostic Rating Scales for Asperger Syndrome
Please note: The following AS Scales are for information purposes only and should not be confused with obtaining a professional diagnosis.
The Australian Scale For Asperger’s
Syndrome
Tony Attwood, PhD. This is a questionnaire designed to
identify behaviors and abilities indicative of AS in
school age children. This scale is also available in Dr.
Attwood’s book
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide For Parents and
Professionals.
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The PDD
Assessment/Screening Scale This is an experimental
screening tool based on the DSM criteria for Autism
located on the Childbrain Pediatric Neurology Web
site.
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AQ
Test: Autism-Spectrum Quotient
This is a test developed by Dr.
Simon Baron-Cohen at Cambridge University in the UK
as a measurement of the extent of autistic traits in
adults. It was featured in the September, 2001 issue of
WIRED Magazine. This is a link to WIRED’s web
site.
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ASDS: Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale
Brenda Smith Myles, Stacey Jones Bock, and Richard L.
Simpson
This scale consists of several subscales including: Language, Social, Maladaptive, Cognitive, Sensory Motor, and Key Questions. This scale is for use by professionals. It is a new scale, so please consider recommending it to professionals who work with your children. Dr. Myles is the co-author of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide For Educators and Parents, Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns, Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World. These books can be found at the OASIS Bookstore
This scale is available now from Autism/Asperger Publishing Company
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CHAT
TEST
Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Screening Tool
It has been recommended that all Paediatricians administer the chat
screening test to all of their patients during the
child’s 18 month well-baby check-up. This is a link
to an ASA webpage.
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This information has
been sourced from O.A.S.I.S
(Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support) -
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
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