Autism Assessments - Which One Is Right For You?

Finding the best autism assessment for your situation is the crucial first step in the intervention process for children and adults. WPS is proud to provide a variety of tools to help you better diagnose and create effective interventions for autism. Our assessments come in various formats and languages, apply to a wide range of ages, and many can be scored online. Our knowledgeable Assessment Consultants can help you choose the best assessments for your needs. Reach out to an expert at consult@wpspublish.com.

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1. (ADOS®-2) Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule™, Second Edition
   1. Age: 12 months through adulthood
   2. Time: 40–60 minutes
   3. Function: Assesses autism spectrum disorders, covering age, developmental level, and language
   4. Features: Video training and live workshops available at wpspublish.com/training-workshops
2. (MIGDAS™-2) Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition
   1. Age: Toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults
   2. Time: 30–90 minutes
   3. Function: Creates efficient methods of organizing information required for autism assessment and diagnosis
   4. Features: Includes parent and teacher participation
3. (SRS™-2) Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition
   1. Age: 2 years, 6 months through adulthood
   2. Time: Time: 15–20 minutes
   3. Function: Identifies the degree of social impairment within the context of autism and helps to differentiate between other disorders
   4. Features: Available on the WPS® Online Evaluation SystemTM (OES) platform.wpspublish.com
4. (CARS™2) Childhood Autism Rating Scale™, Second Edition
   1. Age: 2 years, 0 months through adulthood
   2. Time: 5–10 minutes
   3. Function: Identifies degree of autism symptoms
   4. Features: Available in several languages
5. (ADI™-R) Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised
   1. Age: 2 years, 0 months
   2. Time: 90–150 minutes
   3. Function: Diagnoses autism and distinguishes from other disorders. Helps treatment planning process
   4. Features: Available in several languages
6. (SCQ™) Social Communication Questionnaire
   1. Age: Over 4 years, 0 months, with a mental age over 2 years, 0 months
   2. Time: Less than 10 minutes
   3. Function: A quick and easy way to routinely screen for autism
   4. Features: A cost-effective questionnaire with yes-or-no response