Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) Complete Kit

The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) is an instrument designed for the assessment of communication skills and social functioning in children suspected of having autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It helps determine whether a child should be referred for a complete diagnostic evaluation.

This tool provides professional teams with a framework that facilitates early screening for ASD and allows them to identify individuals who may benefit from further assessment and tailored intervention plans.

Benefits:

• Efficient Screening: Quickly completed by a parent or caregiver in under 10 minutes.

• Flexible Use: Suitable for individuals aged 4+ years with a mental age over 2 years.

• Targeted Assessment: Lifetime and Current forms each include 40 yes/no questions to support different diagnostic objectives.

• Proven Reliability: Strong agreement with the Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R) ensures accuracy.

Key Features:

• Lifetime Form: Evaluates the child’s entire developmental history to identify long-term patterns relevant for autism diagnosis.

• Current Form: Focuses on behaviors from the last 3 months, supporting ongoing treatment planning and progress tracking.

• Multilingual: Available in both English and Spanish, facilitating use in diverse populations.

• Versatile Application: Effective for routine screening, education planning, and research on autism symptomatology.