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Child Asperger Syndrome Quiz & Screening
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Are you worried your child may have Asperger syndrome (also known as high-functioning autism)? Take this test to see if they are exhibiting symptoms common among kids on the autism spectrum.
Medical ReviewerJohn Carosso, PsyD
Who Is This Childhood Asperger Syndrome Quiz For?
Below is a list of questions that relate to life experiences common among children with Asperger syndrome (also called Asperger’s), a less severe form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children or teenagers with Asperger’s have difficulties relating to others socially and understanding social situations and subtle forms of communication like body language. This quiz is designed to be taken by parents who are concerned that their child might have Asperger’s.
Please read each question carefully, and indicate how often your child has experienced the same or similar challenges in the past few months. Please be aware that some behaviors are developmentally appropriate for young children and not signs of autism.
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How do I know if my child needs to be tested for Asperger’s?
Typically, by the time a child is three, a parent will start noticing behavioral differences when compared to other children, says John Carosso, PsyD, a child psychologist and certified school psychologist at Community Psychiatric Centers at the Autism Center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“They may see their child among other children and sense their child is different,” he says. “A child with Asperger’s tends to get into frequent conflicts with other children. They are very emotional compared to other kids and may have obsessions that other kids don’t have.”
If your child (any age) is having a very difficult time in a school setting or displaying explosive behavior at home, seek an evaluation, advises Eric Hollander, MD, director of the Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Children with Asperger’s often have strong verbal skills yet deficits in non-verbal skills, he says.
“If your child is having trouble dressing herself by age five or problems with motor coordination, and difficulty drawing a box, you may want to look into getting her tested,” Dr. Hollander says. Other noticeable symptoms to look for include hand flapping, repetitive head banging, temper tantrums, and avoiding other children, he says.
Is high-functioning autism the same thing as Asperger’s?
Asperger’s is now considered a high-functioning type of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), explains Eric Hollander, MD, director of the Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. In fact, the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies Asperger’s under the umbrella term of an autism spectrum disorder rather than a diagnosis on its own, he says.
How is Asperger’s diagnosed in children?
Your pediatrician or a social worker should be able to recognize that your child has a developmental delay, says Eric Hollander, MD, director of the Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. He or she will then most likely refer you to a specialist like a child psychiatrist, pediatric neurologist, or developmental neuropsychologist for an evaluation that includes various diagnostic tests.
The parent may be interviewed about early childhood symptoms, Dr. Hollander says.
What will happen if your child is diagnosed with Asperger’s?
As part of your child’s comprehensive evaluation, you will be asked about early childhood symptoms and your child’s behavior will be observed, says Eric Hollander, MD, director of the Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. “This evaluation will be critical to make sure your child gets the appropriate support services such as specialized educational settings, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social skills training,” he says.
You may also be referred to an autism diagnostic and treatment center. The nonprofit organizations Autism Speaks and ICare4Autism can connect you with resources and advocate for services at low or no cost to your family, Dr.
Hollander says.
It’s a good idea for parents of children diagnosed with Asperger’s to seek counseling so they will be able to help their child learn to function, says John Carosso, PsyD, a child psychologist and certified school psychologist at Community Psychiatric Centers at the Autism Center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “It can also be helpful to get connected to a support group to help you, the parent,” he says.
What other conditions can be mistaken for Asperger’s?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and social anxiety disorder (SAD) all can look similar to Asperger’s, says Eric Hollander, MD, director of the Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
For example, a child with ADHD, due to distractibility, may display inconsistent eye contact and not be entirely responsive to directives.
“So in that sense, a child with ADHD may appear similar to a child with Asperger’s but the underlying reasons for the issues are far different,” says John Carosso, PsyD, a child psychologist and certified school psychologist at Community Psychiatric Centers at the Autism Center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “So Asperger’s can be a challenging diagnosis to make.”
Can a person have mild Asperger’s?
The milder the symptoms, the more chance that Asperger’s will be diagnosed later rather than sooner, says John Carosso, PsyD, a child psychologist and certified school psychologist at Community Psychiatric Centers at the Autism Center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “This is why you have teenagers and adults who have not been diagnosed,” he says.
Often, children with Asperger’s are very high-functioning, with good verbal skills, says Eric Hollander, MD, director of the Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
“They can be considered gifted children with great verbal skills, yet they may have a relative deficiency in the non-verbal skills area.”
Can a child outgrow Asperger’s?
If the symptoms are very mild and the concerns are addressed through treatment, your child’s symptoms may not be noticeable as they grow older and mature, says John Carosso, PsyD, a child psychologist and certified school psychologist at Community Psychiatric Centers at the Autism Center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“As a child develops work-arounds and learns skills through social skills training, the deficits she has can be less noticeable and disruptive,” says Eric Hollander, MD, director of the Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. “Many children learn strategies that can help them, like having a note taker in school. And with these strategies and skill gains, a child can be part of mainstream education.
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What does Asperger’s look like?
The three characteristics a child with Asperger’s exhibits are social awkwardness, obsessiveness, and sensory issues, says John Carosso, PsyD, a child psychologist and certified school psychologist at Community Psychiatric Centers at the Autism Center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “They might be bossy, very physical, and lack empathy,” he says. “They may be aggressive. They want to be friendly with other children but they don’t know how.” Temper tantrums, self-injury, and aggression are other possible signs, as are language delays and the habit of avoiding eye gaze.
Look for deficits in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and rigidity, says Eric Hollander, MD, director of the Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. A child with Asperger’s may obsess over one item, always carrying it around, he says.
“This also can interfere socially since this may be all the child talks about,” he says. “And they may be hypersensitive to clothing, sounds, touch, textures and smells.”
Additionally, Dr. Hollander says, because life is generally so difficult for these children, they may mishandle social situations. “These kids tend to be very emotional and are always having tantrums,” he says. “They are routine-oriented and very rule-oriented. They have the attitude: These are the rules and you stick with the rules.”
Notes: This article was originally published November 21, 2017 and most recently updated November 8, 2021.
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How does Asperger's syndrome manifest itself in children?
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Test for possible manifestations of Asperger syndrome (one of the autistic spectrum disorders) in childhood
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Test Australian scale of Asperger Syndrome was developed Tony Atwood, an internationally recognized expert on this disorder. The following test was designed to identify behaviors and abilities that indicate the likelihood of Asperger's Syndrome in children of primary school age.
It is at this age that unusual features of the child's behavior become most obvious.
For each item on the scale, 0 is the expected or usual level of development for a child of that age.
A. Social and emotional development.
1. Does the child not understand how to play with other children? For example, is he not aware of the unwritten rules of social games?
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. When there is an opportunity to play with other children, for example during recess at school, does the child avoid social contact with them? For example, looking for a quiet corner for himself or going to the library.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. Does the child seem to not understand social conventions or rules of behavior and, as a result, say inappropriate things and do inappropriate things? For example, he makes an offensive remark to another person, but at the same time does not understand how his words can offend.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
4.
Does the child lack empathy, that is, an intuitive understanding of the feelings of another person? For example, the child does not understand that if you apologize, the other person may feel better.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
5. Does the child seem to expect other people to know their thoughts, experiences and opinions? For example, the child does not understand that you cannot know something because you were not with the child at that moment.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
6. Does the child need more support, especially if something has changed or gone wrong?
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
7. Is the child too emotionally restrained? For example, displays of stress or affection on the part of the child are out of proportion to the situation.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
8. Does the child lack precision in expressing emotions? For example, a child does not understand what level of emotional expression is appropriate for different people.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
9. The child is not interested in participating in competitive games, activities and sports. 0 means the child enjoys competitive sports.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
10. Is the child indifferent to peer pressure? 0 means that the child is interested in what is very fashionable and popular among children of his age. For example, it can be a general obsession with a certain type of clothing or some kind of toy.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
B. Communication skills
11. Does the child tend to interpret speech verbatim? For example, he is puzzled by such phrases as "pull yourself together", "burn with your eyes" or "a stone from the soul."
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
12. Does the child have an unusual tone of voice? For example, the child appears to speak with a "foreign" accent or a monotonous voice, with no emphasis on key words.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
13.
During the conversation, does it seem that the child is not interested in your remarks? For example, he does not ask questions or comment on your thoughts or opinions on the topic of conversation.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
14. During a conversation, does the child tend to make eye contact less often than you would expect?
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
15. Is the child's speech excessively precise and pedantic? For example, he speaks very formally or like a walking dictionary.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
16. Does the child have difficulty solving problems during a conversation? For example, when a child does not understand something, he does not ask questions and does not try to clarify the situation, but simply moves on to his favorite topic or thinks over his answer for an infinitely long time.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
C. Cognitive skills
17. Does the child prefer to read for the sake of new information, without showing interest in literary texts? For example, he enthusiastically reads encyclopedias and scientific books, but is not interested in adventure books.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
18. Does the child have an exceptional long-term memory for events and facts? For example, he remembers the number of his neighbor's car a few years later, or he can recall in detail an incident that happened a long time ago.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
19. Does the child have insufficiently developed games that require social imagination? For example, a child does not include other children in his role-playing games, or such games of other children cause him bewilderment.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
D. Special interests
20. Is the child passionate about a particular topic and actively collects information or statistics on this interest? For example, a child is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about cars, cards, or major league games.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
21. Does the child tend to get overly upset by changes in daily routine or expectations? For example, a child experiences a lot of stress if they have to take a different route to school.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
22. Does the child have complex rituals or routines that must be followed? For example, lining up toys in a row before going to bed.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
E. Motor skills
23. Does the child have poor motor coordination? For example, it is difficult for him to catch the ball.
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
24. Does the child have an odd body position while running?
Rarely Often
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
F. Other features
In this section, note if the child exhibits any of the following features:
a) Unusual fear or severe stress due to:
ordinary sounds, such as electrical appliances ____
light touches on the skin or scalp ____
wearing certain items of clothing ____
unexpected types of objects ____
900___noisy, crowded places, such as a supermarket ____
b) Tendency to shake hands or sway the body from excitement or stress ____
c) Decreased sensitivity to certain types of pain ____
d) Delayed speech ____
e) Unusual facial grimaces or tics ____ present, well above normal levels) does not mean that the child does have Asperger's syndrome.
However, this indicates a similar possibility and requires a diagnostic examination by a specialist.
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Diagnostics and tests, Asperger's Syndrome
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I. Difficulties in social interaction section.
Social impairment is a fundamental aspect of autism, Asperger's syndrome and atypical autism.
No - Normal.
Passed - Previously had manifestations, but now completely normal social skills.
Mild - People (or children) who seem almost normal in their interactions with others, but have some subtle "weird behavior" or an inability to "read" social cues. For example, they do not understand when they are bored with others, constantly talk about the same subject, or think that other people want the same thing as they do, while it is obvious to others that this is not the case (often ridiculed).
Moderately severe - Significant, very noticeable interaction problems. May be interested in social interaction, but will appear awkward, very shy, or eccentric. May stand too close during a conversation, touch others inappropriately, or speak in an inappropriate tone (socially isolated, have very few friends).
Severe - No interest in interaction, seems irritable or anxious with social contacts. For children aged 1 to 3 years, may manifest as a desire to play on their own, screaming, tantrums, upset due to being surrounded by other children.
1. Poor eye contact or unusual gaze.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal eye contact, but the way you look at other people is somewhat unusual. This can occur in children with atypical autism, in whom eye contact is poor at first and then improves over time.
Mild - Eye contact may be present for a long period of time, but is clearly not normal: the child may stare at one point for too long, appear "very shy" or look askance.
Severe - Almost never able to make eye contact. When eye contact occurs, it is very brief and clearly not normal.
2. Ignores the call, does not respond, does not turn his head to the sound of a voice.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Passed - Currently normal response to call, but previously had abnormalities.
Not pronounced - Responds almost normally to a call by name, but there is a slight delay in response, noticeable against the background of other people.
Moderately pronounced - Significant anomalies in response to the call, responses are single.
Pronounced - Almost never responds to his own name, but with favorite, even quiet, sounds (music, video games) the reaction is instant.
3. Excessive fear of sounds (vacuum cleaner), often plugs ears.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Occasionally, but more than usual, disturbing sounds.
Moderately pronounced - Frequent disturbing sounds.
Pronounced - Inability to tolerate certain sounds, closing of ears, tantrums at unbearable sounds.
4. Detachment, being “in one's own world”.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Occasionally withdrawn, noticeable, but usually almost normal interaction with the outside world.
Moderately expressed - Often aloof, stays "in himself".
Pronounced - Permanent detachment, staying "in oneself", hardly able to interact with the outside world.
5. Lack of interest in the environment.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare episodes of apparent detachment, usually near normal level of interest.
Moderately expressed - Significant, obvious lack of interest.
Pronounced - Complete lack of interest in people, events, situations. Absolute ignoring of any noise, except for annoying sounds.
6. Mimicry does not correspond to the situation.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Nearly normal, but subtle inconsistencies are detected.
Moderately expressed - Often facial expressions do not match the situation.
Pronounced - Unable to interpret the situation and give the face an appropriate expression.
Often smiles for no reason or has an expressionless face.
7. Inappropriate tears or laughter.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Extremely rare.
Moderately pronounced - Sometimes.
Pronounced - Often.
8. Throws a long tantrum when something is not done the way he wants.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Passed - Absolutely normal, but has had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare fits of anger.
Moderately pronounced - Frequent tantrums that stop if you give in to demands (not recommended).
Severe - Frequent, uncontrollable tantrums that occur when changing activities or asking to participate in a situation (stopping a game or lunch).
9. Ignoring pain (no response to head blows).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal reaction, but reduced pain threshold.
Moderately pronounced - Occasionally ignores pain ("forgets" to cry when hitting his head).
Pronounced - Almost never responds to pain.
10. Dislikes being touched (hair, body, head).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, allows himself to be touched, but expresses discomfort or dissatisfaction with tactile contact.
Moderately pronounced - Obviously avoids touching, but without tantrums.
Pronounced - Complete intolerance of touching the hair, skin, head. May show anger, aggression in response to touch attempts.
11.
Hates crowds, difficulties while staying in shops, cafes, public places.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, but there are episodes of tantrums and acute reactions in crowded places.
Moderately pronounced - Often has difficulty in crowded places, very sensitive, but sometimes able to endure the situation.
Pronounced - Staying in crowded places is practically impossible, accompanied by tantrums and fits of anger. Fear of leaving the house.
12. Inappropriate fear, anxiety.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - More anxious than the average person.
Moderate - Often anxious, but can be soothed.
Strongly expressed - Expressed fear about various situations.
Having phobias for noise (thunder), sounds (vacuum cleaner), objects, animals, bugs, people leading to severe tantrums and uncontrollable behavior.
13. Inappropriate emotional reaction ("slows down").
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, but there are perceptible differences.
Moderately pronounced - Frequent inappropriate emotional responses.
Pronounced - Never shows any appropriate emotional reaction. When parents hold out their hands to take the child, he does not understand that he needs to raise his hands to make their task easier.
14. Anomalies in expressing joy at the sight of parents.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, rare episodes of inappropriateness.
Moderately pronounced - Can go out to meet parents who have come home, but the reaction of joy is not always manifested.
Pronounced - Never expresses joy when expected. Ignores the arrival of parents home.
15. Lack of ability to imitate.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, but some subtle limitations in the ability to imitate are clearly visible.
Moderately pronounced - Limited ability to imitate.
Severe - Absolutely no ability to imitate, unlike other children who imitate or tease each other during play to be "cool" or as a joke (this is part of the social situation).
II. Section "Speech and language delay".
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Passed - Absolutely normal, but had previously had manifestations.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, but there were some difficulties in understanding speech (words).
Moderately pronounced - Significant delay in speech development (40-70% of the required skill for age)
Pronounced - Non-verbal or separate adult words. If a young child (1-4 years old) is diagnosed, evaluation may be done by medical or behavioral specialists.
1. Loss of speech skills.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Passed - Not applicable.
Not pronounced - Stopped using some words.
Moderate - Stopped using many of the words he used to speak.
Pronounced - Spoke a lot of words, but became non-verbal.
2. Makes unusual noises or baby squeals.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Sometimes, but more often than others.
Moderately expressed - Very often.
Pronounced - No other sounds other than grinding and screeching.
3. The voice sounds louder than necessary.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Sometimes the sound of the voice is clearly abnormal.
Moderately pronounced - The voice often sounds abnormal.
Severe - Voice is always very loud (or soft like a whisper), never sounds right.
4. Slurred speech (gibberish) or jargon.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare.
Moderately expressed - Often.
Pronounced - Almost constantly slurred speech; sounds that imitate speech. But they cannot say anything that can be understood by others. They may be trying to reproduce sounds from TV broadcasts, etc.
5. Difficulties in understanding the obvious (“how can you not understand this?”).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Barely noticeable difficulty in understanding. does not grasp the essence of jokes on the fly.
Moderately marked - Greatly marked inability to understand abstract things.
Sharply expressed - Complete lack of understanding.
6. Pulls parents, attracting their attention when he wants something
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Sometimes.
Moderately expressed - Often.
Pronounced - Almost always pulls parents in the direction of what interests him, moves them from their place, pushes them. Way of communication.
7. Difficulty expressing needs, using gestures instead of words.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Sometimes uses gestures.
Moderately pronounced - Frequently uses gestures.
Strongly expressed - Always expresses with gestures, never with speech.
8. Spontaneous initiation of speech or communication.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Passed - Absolutely normal, but there were difficulties before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, but there is shyness and hesitation when initiating social interaction.
Moderately pronounced - Rarely initiating.
Pronounced - Never initiates.
9. Repeats heard words, parts of words, slogans from TV commercials.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare.
Moderately expressed - Often.
Pronounced - Almost always repeats parts of heard words or phrases after speakers.
10. Repetitive speech (the same word or phrase is repeated over and over again).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare.
Moderately pronounced - Sometimes.
Severely pronounced - Frequently (or continuously) and incoherently repeats words, phrases, sentences or entire plots from the context of a social situation.
11. Inability to carry on a conversation.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Minor difficulties.
Moderately pronounced - Significant difficulty in holding a conversation.
Severely pronounced - Totally unable to initiate a conversation or respond to a suggestion within a conversation.
12. Monotonous speech, erroneous pauses.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Barely noticeable.
Moderately pronounced - Significant difficulty in speech.
Severe - Robotic speech, unable to understand the beginning and/or end of a sentence.
13. Does not make any distinctions about communication with children, adults, when talking about objects.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Barely noticeable.
Moderately expressed - Obvious manifestations.
Severe - Complete lack of ability to adjust the tone, tempo or intensity of speech depending on the specific situation.
14. Incorrect use of words, phrases, mistakes in speech.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Passed - Absolutely normal, but previously there were manifestations.
Not pronounced - Barely noticeable difficulty, very rarely uses incorrect words or phrases.
Moderately expressed - Rare errors in speech, but obvious.
Strongly expressed - Very often uses the wrong word, phrase or expression completely out of context.
III. Section "Anomalies of symbolic or imaginary play".
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Usually played well, but there are minor difficulties with imagination and creativity in the process of playing.
Moderately expressed - May show interest in toys, but clearly uses them incorrectly and abnormally (does not understand that it is possible to feed a doll), does not use imagination, does not pretend to play.
Strong - No interest in age appropriate toys. If he is interested in something, then he can hit an object, rotate it, put it in order.
1. Hand clapping, finger twirling (self-stimulation).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare.
Moderately pronounced - Often, especially when excited, when upset, nervous
Pronounced - Almost constantly engages in stimulating activities, often flaps his arms as if trying to fly, twists his fingers, including using some object.
2. Headbutting.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rarely hits his head.
Moderately pronounced - Sometimes knocks head against something, especially when angry or upset.
Pronounced - Frequent head banging on hard surfaces.
3. Self-harm, causing pain.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare.
Moderate - Occasionally hurts himself, mostly when upset or agitated.
Severe - Dangerous to self, must be monitored frequently to prevent biting, hitting one's own face or causing injury in any other way.
4. Walking with support on the toe, clumsiness in body control.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare.
Moderately expressed - Often.
Pronounced - Almost always jumps when walking, clumsy coordination at present (example: inability to pedal a tricycle until 4-5 years old, associated with problems in coordination of movements).
5. Arrangement of toys in rows, along a line.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rarely arranges items in rows.
Moderately pronounced - Often arranges objects in rows, this form of play.
Pronounced - Often arranges objects or toys in rows in certain patterns, gets very upset and throws a tantrum if the pattern is disturbed.
6. Sniffing, banging, licking or otherwise misusing toys.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Nearly normal playing skill, but uses objects and toys oddly occasionally.
Moderately pronounced - Often uses objects or toys in an unusual way, gets confused in playing skills.
Severe - Never uses toys for their intended purpose, may lick, sniff, rotate, bang them.
7. Interest in parts of toys, such as car wheels.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rarely obsesses over specific parts of the toy.
Moderately expressed - Can play with toys correctly, but often attention shifts to the details of toys, manipulates them repeatedly.
Pronounced - Very often interacts with just a separate part of the toy (does not see the whole picture). Never uses the toy as intended.
8. Obsession with objects or topics (trains, weather, numbers, dates).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Obsession with ideas out of context is rare but obvious.
Moderately pronounced - Often shows obsession with the same objects or themes.
Strongly expressed - Almost always talks about the same topic, obsession with a certain activity. May become interested in numbers or letters (before uttering the first word, such as "daddy"), learn to read before speaking, remember weather data and calendar dates for many years, be interested in parts of mechanical objects. As a rule, the interest is so strong that there is no time left for other activities.
9. Rotation of objects, whirling, interest in rotating objects.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare, but abnormal in concentration, interest in rotation.
Moderately pronounced - Frequent rotation.
Pronounced - Focuses almost constantly and continuously on rotating objects or circling around its own axis. May be very addicted to fans, ceiling fans, or toys with rotating parts.
10. Limited, narrow interest (watching the same video).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rare, but obviously inappropriate, engages in the same repetitive behavior.
Moderately expressed - Often engaged in the same activity. Can stop without hysteria.
Severe - Constantly the same repetitive behavior or interest, watching the same video over and over again, talking about the same thing, very angry if interrupted.
11. Difficulty in stopping routine activities or talking.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Able to stop obsessive behavior, but has difficulty.
Moderately pronounced - Often talks about topics that obviously do not interest listeners, not being able to understand that he is bored. The activity may include some mechanical repetitive rope play or more challenging tasks. Topics can be historical or scientific, but are extremely detailed.
Pronounced - Constantly speaks in fragments, incoherently.
12. Focusing on unusual objects (stones, sticks, shoelaces, hair).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Rarely, but obviously abnormal, concentrates on an unusual subject.
Moderately pronounced - Often focused on an unusual object, but does not become hysterical when removing this object.
Pronounced - Always has an unusual object (rope, stone, pen, bottle, part of a toy, etc.). Removing the object causes hysteria.
13. Need for rituals and routine, resistance to change.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Tends to follow procedures and compulsive rituals, but is aware of them and can manage them.
Moderately pronounced - Often follows a schedule, has rituals. It is difficult to force a change in behavior, but it is possible.
Pronounced - Always follows the same pattern of behavior, often participates in ritual (compulsive, illogical) activities. Attempts to change this schedule cause severe tantrums.
14. Limited taste in consistency, form of the product (rejection of solid food).
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Passed - Absolutely normal, but has had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, but there are some "oddities" in food selection based on taste, shape, or texture.
Moderate - Eats a limited range of foods.
Severe - Eats only certain foods, refuses solid foods, insists on drinking only milk (or something similar) or eating one type of food even at 10 years old. Possibly related to oral sensations.
15. Savant abilities, super-developed abilities for his age group.
No - Absolutely normal, never had a problem.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Some in-depth knowledge limited to area of interest.
Moderately expressed - Clearly deep, exhaustive knowledge in a very narrow area.
Pronounced - Unique abilities (genius), exhaustive and detailed knowledge in a very limited area (mathematics, literature, history, weather) with very limited opportunities to communicate with other people (learned to read before speaking).
IV. Section "Behavioral difficulties".
No - Norm.
Overcome - Absolutely normal, but had symptoms before.
Not pronounced - Almost normal, but there are rare tantrums, inappropriate outbursts of difficult behavior.
Moderate - Severe, potentially dangerous behavioral outbursts, but can be predictable and therefore controllable.
Pronounced - Behavior so complex that even a minimal amount of time should not be left unattended, as it becomes uncontrollable, "wild", can cause self-harm and harm to others.
Diagnosis of childhood autism according to DSM-IV criteria requires the presence of features associated with significant dysfunction in each section with rated "Moderate" or "Strong".
DSM-IV criteria include the manifestation of an autism-related disorder, no later than the age of 3 years and their further significant deterioration in one of the following:
If these requirements are met, then the indicators may meet the following definitions:
0 - 49 = no autism
50-100 = mild autism
100-150 = mild autism
> 150 = severe autism
The figures above are arbitrary estimates and should be confirmed by studies of a large part of the population, which have not yet been performed.
