🚀The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) is a screening tool used to evaluate communication skills and social functioning in children who may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

🚀Originally known as the Autism Screening Questionnaire, the SCQ was developed as a brief, parent-reported measure to assess symptoms associated with autism.

🚀It is particularly useful for identifying individuals who might need a more in-depth assessment for ASD.

📌Domains Assessed: The questionnaire focuses on three core areas:

👉Reciprocal Social Interaction: Assesses the child’s ability to engage in and understand social interactions, including eye contact, social smiling, and peer relationships.

👉Language/Communication: Evaluates verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including speech development, use of gestures, and conversational abilities.

👉Restricted, Repetitive Behaviors and Interests: Looks at repetitive actions, adherence to routines, and specific, intense interests.

📌The SCQ is designed to be quick, taking about 10 minutes to complete.

📌Scoring System: Responses are scored, with a higher score indicating a greater likelihood of ASD.

📌Cutoff Score: A commonly used cutoff score is 15, with scores at or above this level suggesting the need for a more comprehensive assessment.

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