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Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) Test

Quickly gauge whether a child or teen shows autism spectrum signs in about 5 minutes. A brief 27 item screen for parents or teachers that helps decide if a specialist evaluation is needed.

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Questions: 275 minutes

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September 1, 2026

September 1, 2026
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19/54

Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits (ASDT)

Measures the number of behavioral and social signs associated with autism spectrum characteristics in children and adolescents.

Below cutoff

At/above cutoff

0 – 12: Below cutoff | 13 – 54: At/above cutoff

A score of 19 falls at/above the cutoff, indicating a higher number of ASD-related signs relative to the screening threshold.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Concerned parents

46%OF USERS

Parents of children or teens (6–17) who notice social, communication, or behavior differences and want to know whether to seek a specialist evaluation.

Teachers and school staff

34%OF USERS

Educators who observe classroom challenges like peer interaction issues, rigidity, or unusual interests and need a quick screening to guide next steps.

Clinicians and counselors

20%OF USERS

Health and mental health professionals using a brief parent/teacher questionnaire as part of an initial assessment to decide if further diagnostics are warranted.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Signs of ASD (SoA)

Average

24.2

Normal range

15.2 — 33.2

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

- No
- To some extent
- Yes
- No
- Somewhat
- Yes
- No
- Partly
- Yes

These are 3 of the 27 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This screening measure is used to identify behavioral and social features that may be associated with autism spectrum conditions in school-age youth. The Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) is typically completed by a parent or teacher to support early recognition of concerns and to inform decisions about whether further evaluation is indicated.

The instrument contains 27 items and generally takes about 5 minutes to complete. It is intended for use with children and adolescents and is most appropriate when cognitive abilities are within the typical range or when delays are mild; it is not designed to replace comprehensive diagnostic assessment. In clinical, educational, or multidisciplinary settings, the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) can help guide triage, referral planning, and discussion of next-step assessment needs.

Literature: Ehlers, S., Gillberg, C., & Wing, L. A screening questionnaire for Asperger syndrome and other high-functioning autism spectrum disorders in school-age children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 1999.