The Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST)

Abstract:

The Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST), developed by The Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, is a 37-question instrument designed to screen and assess a child's tendency to be on the autism spectrum.

Details:

	Document Link (Chinese version only)
	Website Link (English or other languages Version)

Author(s):

F. Scott, S. Baron-Cohen, P. Bolton, & C. Brayne (2002). The CAST (Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test): Preliminary

Traditional Chinese version translated by the Taiwan Autism Study Group led by Dr. Yu-Yu Wu (Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital) and Dr. Susan Shur-Fen Gau (Department of Psychiatry, National Taiwan University Hospital), further modified by Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai (Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge)
 

Resource Theme(s):

Children with Special Educational Needs
 

Resource Type(s):

Scales
 

Remarks:

The questionnaire is for reference only and is not a substitute for a thorough evaluation by a health care professional. For diagnostic and treatment questions, please contact a healthcare professional.