The Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS™) provides the first nationally standardized, norm-referenced ASD Rating Scale. This multi-informant measure helps identify symptoms, behaviors, and associated features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years.Now Available on Q-global!
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Autism Spectrum Rating Scales

ASRS

Sam Goldstein, PhD,Jack A. Naglieri, PhD
The Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS™) provides the first nationally standardized, norm-referenced ASD Rating Scale. This multi-informant measure helps identify symptoms, behaviors, and associated features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years.Now Available on Q-global!
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Publication date:
2009
Age range:
2 - 18
Scores/interpretation:
manual scoring, Q-global
Qualification level:
B
Completion time:
Full form: 20 minutes, Short form: 5 minutes (15 items)
Administration:
paper-and-pencil, Q-global
Other languages:
Spanish

Using a five-point Likert rating scale, parents and teachers evaluate how often they observe specific behaviors in the child or adolescent.

Benefits

  • Support the diagnostic process.
  • Guide the development of intervention and treatment strategies.
  • Monitor responses to intervention and its effectiveness.
  • Help with Behavioral Rigidity, Sensory Sensitivity, Attention/Self-Regulation (Full form for ages 2-5), Attention (Full form for ages 6-18), and Social/Emotional Reciprocity.

Features

The ASRS full form contains 70 items for ages 2–5 and 71 items for ages 6–18. The short form is designed for ages 2–18 and contains 15 items.

  • Items assess DSM-5 symptom criteria for ASD.
  • Easy administration, scoring, and result interpretation.
  • Excellent reliability and validity.
  • Short form can be used for screening or treatment monitoring.
  • Measures key areas, including Social/Communication, Unusual Behaviors, Self-Regulation (Full form for ages 6–18), Peer Socialization, Adult Socialization, Social/Emotional Reciprocity, Atypical Language, Sterotypy, Behavioral Rigidity, Sensory Sensitivity, Attention / Self Regulation (Full form for ages 2-5 years). Attention (Full form for ages 6-18 years).
 

The following resources are available for ASRS