Asperger Syndrome: Diagnostic Rating Scales

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DIAGNOSTIC RATING SCALES FOR ASPERGER SYNDROME

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. To view this paper in Spanish Click Here

Using the Vinland to predict Autism and Asperger Syndrome This is a short printed interview with Sara Sparrow, PhD, senior autor of the "Vineland Adaptive Behavioral Scales", considered to by some to be the "gold standard" regarding diagnosis of AS and Autism.

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.

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.

ASDS: Asperger Syndrome Disgnostic 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

GADS: The Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale
James E. Gilliam

This scale consists of several sub-scales including: Restricted Pattern of Behavior, Cognitive Patterns, Pragmatic Skills, Early Development, and Key Question. This scale can be completed by both parents and professionals. This scale is new, so please consider recommending it to those professionals working with your children. Dr. Gilliam is the author of several rating scales including the GARS (Gilliam Autism Rating Scale). In addition, Dr. Gilliam is interested in hearing from families who might like to participate in the norming of his scales. For more information contact him at: jgilliam@tstar.net

The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale is being revised. Research is being done to improve this test and enhance its use. Would you be interested in participating in this research? By selecting the link to the survey site, you will be able to complete the GARS on-line on someone you know who has autism. This will only take 5-10 minutes of your time. Your participation and the participation of others is needed to improve this useful diagnostic instrument. If you need further information, contact Dr. James E. Gilliam at: jgilliam@tstar.net or at his website: pages.tstar.net Please inform others you know who might be interested in this research. We need as many participants as possible. Thank you in advance for your participation and support.

To Participate Go to: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?37QK8P7HRGEEW5WW9TMLGKDB

This scale is available through PRO-ED at:
8700 Shoal Creek Avenue
Austin, Texas 78757
Phone number: 512-451-3246
Webpage: www.proedinc.com

CHAT TEST
Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Screening Tool
It has been recommended that all Pediatricians administer the chat screening test to all of their patients during the child's 18 month well-baby checkup. This is a link to an ASA webpage.

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