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Shawn Thomas (Shawn@neurotransmitter.net) is working to summarize the mechanisms of action of every drug approved by the FDA for a brain- related condition. In addition, new pages with more automated content will soon replace some of the older pages on the web site. If you have suggestions about content that you would like to see, e-mail Shawn@neurotransmitter.net if you have anything at all to share.

The information linked to from this page should be used for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for informed psychological advice or training. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a mental health problem without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider.

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Neurotransmitter.net Psychiatric Rating Scales Index

DSM-IV-TR: Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) -- Includes Autism (from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Fourth Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR))

ICD-10: ICD-10: F84.0 Childhood Autism (from The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, tenth revision)

ICD-10: ICD-10: F84.5 Asperger's Syndrome (from The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, tenth revision)

Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)
[must be purchased]

The Parent Interview for Autism-Clinical Version (PIA-CV)
[Contact Dr. Wendy Stone]

The Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) [PDF]

The Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) [.XLS]
[more info]

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) [PDF]

M-CHAT Scoring Instructions [PDF]

Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS)
[must be purchased]

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
[must be purchased]

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
[must be purchased]

Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
[must be purchased]

Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO)
[contact information]

Autism Screening Questionnaire/Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) [an updated version of the ASQ]
[must be purchased]

Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)
[must be purchased]

Autism Screening Instrument for Educational Planning: Second Edition (ASIEP-2)
[must be purchased]

Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC) [PDF]

Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ)
[must be purchased]

Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale (GADS)
[must be purchased]

Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)
[must be purchased]

Australian Scale for Asperger's Syndrome

Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test (CAST)

The PDD assessment scale/screening questionnaire
[based on the DSM-IV criteria for autism]

The Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)

The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
[a measure of the extent of autistic traits in adults]

The Autism Research Institute's Form E-2 Check List

Ritvo-Freeman Real Life Rating Scale (RLRS)
[must be purchased]

The Psychoeducational Profile Revised (PEP-R)
[must be purchased]

Adult/Adolescent Psychoeducational Profile (AAPEP) [an extension of the PEP-R used for adolescents and adults]
[must be purchased]

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Screening Test-II (PDDST-II)
[must be purchased]

Behavioral Summarized Evaluation (BSE)
[must be purchased]

Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)
[must be purchased]

Battelle Developmental Inventory, 2nd Edition (BDI-2)
[must be purchased]

Child Development Inventory (CDI)
[must be purchased]

Scales of Independent Behavior - Revised (SIB-R)
[must be purchased]

Brigance Screens
[must be purchased]