Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)

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Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)

Quick Overview

The diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome is difficult as the characteristics of the disorder often resemble those of autism, behaviour disorders, ADHD and learning disabilities. The ASDS is a quick, easy-to-use rating scale that helps determine whether a child or adolescent is likely to have Asperger's syndrome. Anyone who knows the child or adolescent well can complete the form in 10-15 minutes.

Product Description

The 50 yes-or-no items that make up the ASDS were drawn from five specific areas of behaviour: cognitive, maladaptive, language, social and sensorimotor. All of the items represent behaviours that are symptomatic of Asperger's syndrome. The ASDS provides an AS Quotient that indicates the likelihood that an individual has Asperger's syndrome. Low AS Quotients are indicative of persons with little or no known pathology, whereas higher scores are increasingly more indicative of Asperger's syndrome.

May be used with the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, 2nd Ed. (GARS-2) and the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, 2nd Ed. (CARS2).

Authors: Brenda Myles, Stacy Jones-Bock, Richard Simpson
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Languages: English
Norms: Individual
Suitable For: 5 to 18 years
Used For: Identify Asperger's syndrome in children and adolescents.
Qualification Levels: Level 2

Availability: In stock

Code	Product Name	Price	Pack	Qty
Available Products
5515801	ASDS Kit	£117.00	1	- +
5515802	ASDS Manual	£62.50	1	- +
5515803	ASDS Summary/ Response Forms (50)	£58.50	50	- +
5515804	ASDS CE Questionnarie/ Evaluation Form	£19.50	1	- +