Category: Autism/ASD

The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) is an 18-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults (18+). This scale is based on the World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview (2001), and the questions are consistent with DSM criteria, but reworded to better reflect symptom manifestation in adults. This scale is useful for screening and diagnosis of ADHD among adults 18+ and should be used in conjunction with a clinical interview to provide additional clinical information.

The ASSQ is a 27 question assessment filled in by parents or teachers of children or adolescents (6 to 17 years of age). It is designed to be an initial screen for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) especially in those with high or normal IQ, or those with only mild intellectual disability.

The CAT-Q is a 25-item self-report measure designed to assess social camouflaging behaviours in individuals aged 16 and above. This tool helps identify those who mask or compensate for autistic traits during social interactions, which may prevent these traits from being immediately apparent. The CAT-Q is particularly relevant for identifying autism in women, who often exhibit a higher tendency to camouflage their autistic characteristics.

The AQ is designed for adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over with normal intellectual functioning to screen for Autism Spectrum Disorder (Ehlers et al, 1999). The AQ is intended to make up a component of a thorough diagnostic assessment. It measures five symptom clusters important in understanding the profile of strengths and weaknesses for individuals with Autism: