Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how an individual processes information and interprets the world.
Core features of autism are persistent deficits in social interaction and communication; and restricted, repetitive or stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests or activities.
Evaluation Planning Guide - MasterPlease refer to the Evaluation Planning Guide for information on the assessments needed and who to involve.
Interview Forms
Elementary: Classic
Initial Evaluations:
Parent
ASD Parent Interview/Developmental History-Initial Evaluation: Comprehensive, semi-structured developmental history interview. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Teacher
ASD Teacher Interview - Preverbal Students: Gathers information in the areas of social functioning, communication, and behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Reevaluations:
Parent
ASD Parent/Caregiver Interview - Reevaluation: Gathers information in the areas of social interaction, communication, and interests/behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Teacher
ASD Teacher Interview - Preverbal Students: Gathers information in the areas of social functioning, communication, and behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Elementary: High-Functioning
Initial Evaluations:
Parent
ASD Parent Interview/Developmental History-Initial Evaluation: Comprehensive, semi-structured developmental history interview. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Student
ASD Student Interview: This is an interview designed the elicit responses from a student that may help an interviewer understand how the student thinks about things. (Click here to make a copy)
Child Interview of Social Functioning: Gathers information on social and emotional functioning in addition to interests. (Click here to make a copy)
Student Stressor Interview for Proactive Planning: Student rates how stressful 46 common situations are for them. Useful for proactive planning as a supplement to additional interview form(s).
Teacher
ASD Teacher Interview - Elementary Students: This interview can be used with individual teachers or filled out as a team to gather information on social functioning, communication, and behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Reevaluations:
Parent
ASD Parent/Caregiver Interview - Reevaluation: Gathers information in the areas of social interaction, communication, and interests/behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
ASD Parent/Caregiver Interview - Middle School & High School Students: Gathers information in the areas of social interaction; communication; and restricted, repetitive, or stereotyped patterns of behavior (Click here for a Google Form version)
Student
ASD Student Interview: This is an interview designed the elicit responses from a student that may help an interviewer understand how the student thinks about things. (Click here to make a copy)
Child Interview of Social Functioning: Gathers information on social and emotional functioning in addition to interests. (Click here to make a copy)
Student Stressor Interview for Proactive Planning: Student rates how stressful 46 common situations are for them. Useful for proactive planning as a supplement to additional interview form(s).
Teacher
ASD Teacher Interview - Elementary Students: This interview can be used with individual teachers or filled out as a team to gather information on social functioning, communication, and behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Secondary: Classic
Initial Evaluations:
Parent
ASD Parent Interview/Developmental History-Initial Evaluation: Comprehensive, semi-structured developmental history interview. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Teacher
ASD Teacher Interview - Preverbal Students: Gathers information in the areas of social functioning, communication, and behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Reevaluations:
Parent
ASD Parent/Caregiver Interview - Reevaluation: Gathers information in the areas of social interaction, communication, and interests/behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Teacher
ASD Teacher Interview - Preverbal Students: Gathers information in the areas of social functioning, communication, and behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Secondary: High-Functioning
Initial Evaluations:
Parent
ASD Parent Interview/Developmental History-Initial Evaluation: Comprehensive, semi-structured developmental history interview. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Student
ASD Student Interview: This is an interview designed the elicit responses from a student that may help an interviewer understand how the student thinks about things. (Click here to make a copy)
Child Interview of Social Functioning: Gathers information on social and emotional functioning in addition to interests. (Click here to make a copy)
Student Stressor Interview for Proactive Planning: Student rates how stressful 46 common situations are for them. Useful for proactive planning as a supplement to additional interview form(s).
Teacher
ASD Teacher Interview - Secondary Students: This interview can be used with individual teachers or filled out as a team to gather information on social functioning, communication, and behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Reevaluations:
Parent
ASD Parent/Caregiver Interview - Reevaluation - High School: Gathers information in the areas of social interaction, communication, interests, and transition. (Click here for a Google Form version)
ASD Parent/Caregiver Interview - Middle School & High School Students: Gathers information in the areas of social interaction; communication; and restricted, repetitive, or stereotyped patterns of behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Student
ASD Student Interview: This is an interview designed the elicit responses from a student that may help an interviewer understand how the student thinks about things. (Click here to make a copy)
Child Interview of Social Functioning: Gathers information on social and emotional functioning in addition to interests. (Click here to make a copy)
Student Stressor Interview for Proactive Planning: Student rates how stressful 46 common situations are for them. Useful for proactive planning as a supplement to additional interview form(s).
Teacher
ASD Teacher Interview - Secondary Students: This interview can be used with individual teachers or filled out as a team to gather information on social functioning, communication, and behavior. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Observation Forms
Elementary: Classic
Observation Points for Non-Verbal Single Word Speakers: Lists key areas of observation for ASD observations of student with limited speech. (Click here to make a copy)
Autism Observation Checklist: Lists common behavioral characteristics for students with ASD in social interactions, communication, and behavior that can be easily highlighted during an observation. (Click here to make a copy)
Elementary: High-Functioning
Observation Points for ASD Early Language Users: Lists key areas of observation for ASD observations of early language users. (Click here to make a copy)
Autism Observation Checklist: Lists common behavioral characteristics for students with ASD in social interactions, communication, and behavior that can be easily highlighted during an observation. (Click here to make a copy)
Secondary: Classic
Observation Points for Non-Verbal Single Word Speakers: Lists key areas of observation for ASD observations of student with limited speech. (Click here to make a copy)
Autism Observation Checklist: Lists common behavioral characteristics for students with ASD in social interactions, communication, and behavior that can be easily highlighted during an observation. (Click here to make a copy)
Secondary: High-Functioning
Observation Points for Fluent Speakers: Lists key areas of observation for ASD observations of student with fluent language. (Click here to make a copy)
Autism Observation Checklist: Lists common behavioral characteristics for students with ASD in social interactions, communication, and behavior that can be easily highlighted during an observation. (Click here to make a copy)
Checklists
Elementary: Classic
Social Skills Checklist (Elementary-Pre-K): Checklist measuring play behaviors, understanding emotions, self-regulation, flexibility, problem-solving, and conversation skills in young children.
Autism Social Skills Profile - Bellini: Parents or teachers rate a list of social skills to help evaluators determine educational needs and appropriate interventions.
Personal Challenges for Young Children: Adapted and simplified version of the Behaviors That May Be Personal Challenges For A Student with ASD checklist. Gathers information on social interaction, communication, and repetitive behavior.
Elementary: High-Functioning
Social Skills Checklist (Elementary-Pre-K): Checklist measuring play behaviors, understanding emotions, self-regulation, flexibility, problem-solving, and conversation skills in young children.
Autism Social Skills Profile - Bellini: Parents or teachers rate a list of social skills to help evaluators determine educational needs and appropriate interventions.
Personal Challenges for Young Children: Adapted and simplified version of the Behaviors That May Be Personal Challenges For A Student with ASD checklist. Gathers information on social interaction, communication, and repetitive behavior.
School Assessment Rating Scale for High-Functioning ASD: Useful for identification of individuals with high-functioning ASD.
Secondary: Classic
Social Skills Checklist (Secondary): Checklist measuring use of compliments, understanding emotions, flexibility, problem-solving, and conversation skills in secondary students.
Autism Social Skills Profile - Bellini: Parents or teachers rate a list of social skills to help evaluators determine educational needs and appropriate interventions.
Behaviors That May Be Personal Challenges For A Student with ASD: In-depth checklist covering social interaction, communication, repetitive behaviors, learning characteristics, problem behaviors, motor problems, environmental challenges, sensory challenges, and strengths.
Secondary: High-Functioning
Social Skills Checklist (Secondary): Checklist measuring use of compliments, understanding emotions, flexibility, problem-solving, and conversation skills in secondary students.
Autism Social Skills Profile - Bellini: Parents or teachers rate a list of social skills to help evaluators determine educational needs and appropriate interventions.
Behaviors That May Be Personal Challenges For A Student with ASD: In-depth checklist covering social interaction, communication, repetitive behaviors, learning characteristics, problem behaviors, motor problems, environmental challenges, sensory challenges, and strengths.
School Assessment Rating Scale for High-Functioning ASD: Useful for identification of individuals with high-functioning ASD.
Additional Resources
Google Drive folder containing all resources from the Resources Guide
The Autism Assessment Resources Guide was intended for use primarily by educators with significant experience in ASD assessment who regularly conduct such assessments. If you determine that the interview and observation forms linked on this page are inadequate for an evaluation you're conducing and you wish to explore the Autism Assessment Resources Guide to find a substitute form, please consult with your School Psychologist.