Child Autism Profile
An autism screening picture for a child, completed by a parent and a teacher. The ASDQ’s three DSM-5-aligned domains are shown side by side across home and school — never merged into one number.
Last reviewed: May 2026
The Child Autism Profile is a parent-and-teacher screening picture built on the ASDQ, a 39-item informant questionnaire that covers DSM-5-aligned autism characteristics in children. The same questionnaire is completed separately by a parent and a teacher, and the two reports are shown side by side across three domains — Social Communication and Interaction, Restricted and Repetitive Patterns, and Sensory Responses and Interests — never merged into one number, so agreement and differences between home and school stay visible. Each domain is read within the ASDQ’s own range, not as a population percentile. The ASDQ is a DSM-5-aligned screener (Frazier et al., 2023) for ages 2 to 17; it supports, and does not replace, a comprehensive diagnostic assessment.
The 3 Dimensions
Social Communication & Interaction
Reciprocal interaction, communication, and relationships across home and school.
ASDQ Social Communication & Interaction domain (Frazier et al., 2023)
Restricted & Repetitive Patterns
Routines, repetitive behaviour, and focused interests.
ASDQ Restricted & Repetitive domain (Frazier et al., 2023)
Sensory Responses & Interests
Sensory sensitivities and sensory-seeking across settings.
ASDQ Sensory domain (Frazier et al., 2023)
Scoring & Interpretation
There is no combined or merged score. The ASDQ is completed by a parent and, separately, a teacher — the same 39-item form, two raters — and the two reports are shown side by side across three DSM-5-aligned domains: Social Communication and Interaction, Restricted and Repetitive Patterns, and Sensory Responses and Interests. Each domain is read within the ASDQ’s own range, never as a population percentile, so the report describes where reported characteristics sit rather than ranking the child against other children. Agreement across home and school strengthens the picture; differences between raters are shown rather than averaged away. The ASDQ is a DSM-5-aligned screener; it supports, and does not replace, a comprehensive diagnostic assessment.
| Percentile | Band | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower part of range | Fewer characteristics reported | Reported characteristics in this domain are in the lower part of the ASDQ range for this rater. |
| Typical range | Within typical range | Reported characteristics fall within the typical range — a screening picture, not a diagnostic conclusion. |
| Upper-mid range | More characteristics reported | More characteristics in this domain were reported on this screening. |
| Upper range | Many characteristics reported | Many characteristics in this domain were reported — read alongside the other rater and a full assessment. |
Individual dimension percentiles are reported on the radar chart and in the full 2-page clinician PDF report.
Sample Report: See What You Receive
Sample data using a fictional patient. A screening picture that supports — does not replace — a comprehensive paediatric assessment.
Parent and teacher reports shown side by side across three ASDQ domains — never merged into one number, so cross-setting agreement and differences stay visible.
When to Use the Child Autism Profile
Use the Child Autism Profile when a child presents with a query about autism and a cross-setting screening picture is needed before a full assessment. Send the ASDQ to a parent and a teacher so the same characteristics are rated at home and at school. Agreement across settings strengthens the picture; differences between raters are clinically informative in their own right. The result supports a referral or a fuller paediatric assessment — it is not a diagnosis.
Who It's For
Children and young people aged 2 to 17, rated by informants who know them well. Completed by a parent or caregiver and, separately, a teacher. The ASDQ is a screener, not a diagnostic test, and its author notes it is not diagnostic-grade. Read the two reports together and alongside developmental history and clinical observation. For adults aged 18 and over, use the Adult Autism Assessment Profile instead.
Compared to Alternatives
Single-rater ASDQ
Send the ASDQ to one rater for a single-setting screen. The profile adds the second rater so home and school can be compared side by side.
Clinical interview only
The ASDQ complements, not replaces, a comprehensive paediatric assessment.
The Child Autism Profile is one of several composite assessment profiles for ADHD and autism. All composite profiles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Child Autism Profile?
A parent-and-teacher screening picture built on the ASDQ (Autism Symptom Dimensions Questionnaire, Frazier et al., 2023), a 39-item informant questionnaire covering DSM-5-aligned autism characteristics in children aged 2 to 17. It is a screener, not a diagnostic test.
How are the parent and teacher reports combined?
They are not combined into one number. The same ASDQ is completed separately by a parent and a teacher, and the two reports are shown side by side across three domains — Social Communication and Interaction, Restricted and Repetitive Patterns, and Sensory Responses and Interests — so agreement and differences between home and school stay visible.
Can the ASDQ diagnose autism in a child?
No. The ASDQ is a DSM-5-aligned screener, and its author notes it is not diagnostic-grade. A screening picture supports a referral or a fuller paediatric assessment; the diagnosis is made by a clinician using developmental history, observation, and corroborating information.
What ages and raters is it for?
Children and young people aged 2 to 17, rated by informants who know them well — typically a parent or caregiver and a teacher. Each rater completes the same 39-item questionnaire in about 8 minutes.
Use the Child Autism Profile in your practice
Available on the Professional plan. Includes the full 39-item assessment, 3-dimension radar chart, and 2-page clinician PDF. Patients complete it on their phone or computer. Scored the moment they submit.