The Novo Psych website has a range of assessments that can be used for a variety of conditions below you will find links for various assessments related to ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
ASD Screener
The ASSQ is a 27 question assessment filled in by parents or teachers of children or adolescents (6 to 17 years of age). It is designed to be an initial screen for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) especially in those with high or normal IQ, or those with only mild intellectual disability.
- 5 minutes
- Ages 6 to 17 years
- Adolescent, Autism, Child, Diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a 50 item self-report measure used to assess traits of autism in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over. The measure is suitable for men and women who have normal intellectual functioning.
Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q)
The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q) is a 25-item self-report measure of social camouflaging behaviours for individuals of age 16 and above. It is used to identify individuals who compensate for or mask autistic characteristics during social interactions and who might not immediately present with autistic traits due to their ability to mask. This can be especially relevant for women with Autism.
- 4 minutes
- Ages 16+
- Adolescent, Autism, Formulation
Empathy Quotient (EQ-40)
The Empathy Quotient – 40 item version (EQ-40) is a self-report tool to assess empathy in adults (18 years of age and older). The EQ-40 (Baron-Kohen & Wheelwright, 2004) assesses various aspects of empathy and three subscales are included:
- Cognitive Empathy (understand others’ thoughts, feelings and perspectives)
- Emotional Empathy (attunement to others’ emotions)
- Social Skills (interacting effectively with others).