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When there are concerns about autism-related behaviors, the Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD) can be used to obtain an initial, structured overview of symptoms. It is a brief rating-based instrument developed by Mayes, S. to support clinical decision-making.
The measure focuses on observable behaviors and communication characteristics commonly associated with autism spectrum presentations. It may be completed based on a clinician’s structured interview with a caregiver, or used as a questionnaire completed by caregivers and, when appropriate, educators, with interpretation guided by the respondent and setting.
The Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD) includes 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Results are intended to inform whether further comprehensive evaluation is warranted and should be interpreted in the context of collateral history and other assessment data.