Childhood Autism Rating Scale - 2 (CARS-2)

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Test Kit: Manual, 25 Standard Version Rating Booklets, 25 High Functioning Version Rating Booklets, 25 Questionnaires for Parents or Caregivers
DDD-1440
$308.00
Components (Sold Separately)
25 Standard Version Rating Booklets
DDD-1441
$76.00
25 High Functioning Version Rating Booklets
DDD-1442
$76.00
25 Questionnaire for Parents or Caregivers
DDD-1443
$46.00

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Individual Administration
  • Ages 2 and up
  • Qualification Level B

  • Description

    The CARS-2 identifies individuals with autism, based on direct observation. It discriminates between autism and severe cognitive deficits. This new edition is also more responsive to those on the high-functioning end of the spectrum. The Standard Version Rating Booklet and the High-Functioning Version Rating Booklet each address 15 functional areas.

    Both the standard and high functioning versions address the following areas:
    • Relating to People
    • Imitation (ST); SocialEmotional Understanding (HF)
    • Emotional Response (ST); Emotional Expression and Regulation of Emotions (HF)
    • Body Use
    • Object Use (ST); Object Use in Play (HF)
    • Adaptation to Change (ST); Adaptation to Change/Restricted Interests (HF)
    • Visual Response
    • Listening Response
    • Fear or Nervousness (ST); Fear or Anxiety (HF))
    • Verbal Communication
    • Nonverbal Communication
    • Activity Level (ST); Thinking/Cognitive Integration Skills (HF)
    • Level and Consistency of Intellectual Response
    • General Impressions

    A questionnaire for Parents or Caregivers is also included. The CARS-2-QPC is an unscored form completed by the parent or caregiver of the individual being assessed. Its purpose is to give the clinician more information on which to base CARS-2-ST or CARS-2-HF ratings. The areas covered by the CARS-2-QPC include the individuals early development; social, emotional, and communication skills; repetitive behaviors; play and routines; and unusual sensory interests.

    Administration and Scoring

    The CARS-2 takes 5-10 minutes to administer. Raw scores are interpreted in terms of cutoff scores, standard scores, and percentiles.

    See Also...

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    The SAED-3 will help special educators, education diagnosticians, school psychologists, and other professionals identify students with emotional disturbance (ED).

    The ELCI is a rating scale that elicits information about a child’s observed receptive and expressive language and social/play skills.

    The SRS-2 identifies the presence and severity of social impairment on the autism spectrum. It discriminates between ASD and other disorders, including Asperger's, PDD-NOS, AD/HD, and anxiety.

    The MIGDAS-2 is a sensory-based process for gathering and organizing the qualitative information needed to diagnose autism in children, adolescents, and adults.

    The CASD provides a quick way to screen for children with ASD, regardless of age, IQ, or autism severity.