If your child is acquiring social and communication skills slower than his or her peers, take this self-test for autism spectrum disorder and then share the results with a mental health professional for evaluation.Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurobiological disorder characterized by difficulty communicating verbally and relating socially to others, alongside a need to engage in repetitive behaviors or language.
or CAST , developed by ARC at the University of Cambridge, for assessing the severity of autism spectrum symptoms in children. If you have concerns about possible ASD see a mental health professional. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. This screener is for personal use only.
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