3. The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) by Simon Baron-Cohen, Sally Ozonoff, and Mary Rutter (2000). This is a standardized assessment that is used to assess social communication skills in children and adolescents. The SCQ is a 40-item questionnaire that is completed by parents or caregivers.
Annotation: The SCQ is a well-validated assessment that is used to assess social communication skills in children and adolescents. It is a useful tool for identifying children with ASD and for planning interventions.
4. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) by Catherine Lord, Michael Rutter, Catherine DiLavore, Susan Risi, and Kimberly Gotham (2012). This is a standardized assessment that is used to assess autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents. The ADOS-2 is a semi-structured observation that is conducted by a trained clinician.
Annotation: The ADOS-2 is a well-validated assessment that is used to assess autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents. It is a useful tool for diagnosing ASD and for planning interventions.
5. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (Vineland-3) by Sparrow, S. S., Cicchetti, D. V., & Sparrow, E. S. (2016). This is a standardized assessment that is used to assess adaptive behavior in children and adolescents. The Vineland-3 is a comprehensive assessment that measures a wide range of adaptive skills, including communication, daily living skills, and social skills.
Annotation: The Vineland-3 is a well-validated assessment that is used to assess adaptive behavior in children and adolescents. It is a useful tool for identifying children with ASD and for planning interventions.
6. The Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3) by Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (2015). This is a standardized assessment that is used to assess behavior in children and adolescents. The BASC-3 is a comprehensive assessment that measures a wide range of behavioral domains, including attention, hyperactivity, and social skills.
Annotation: The BASC-3 is a well-validated assessment that is used to assess behavior in children and adolescents. It is a useful tool for identifying children with ASD and for planning interventions.
7. The Social Skills Improvement System, Second Edition (SSIS-2) by Gresham, F. M., & Elliot, S. N. (2016). This is a standardized assessment that is used to assess social skills in children and adolescents. The SSIS-2 is a comprehensive assessment that measures a wide range of social skills, including communication, problem-solving, and cooperation.
Annotation: The SSIS-2 is a well-validated assessment that is used to assess social skills in children and adolescents. It is a useful tool for identifying children with ASD and for planning interventions.
8. The Pragmatic Language Development Inventory (PLDI) by Paul J. Norbury, Susan E. Nash, and Wendy R. Sparks (2005). This is a standardized assessment that is used to assess pragmatic language skills in children and adolescents. The PLDI is a 50-item questionnaire that is completed by parents or caregivers.
Annotation: The PLDI is a well-validated assessment that is used to assess pragmatic language skills in children and