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Understanding Clinical Assessments
Learn about the validated screening tools used by mental health professionals worldwide.
What is the GQ-ASC autism screening for women?
The GQ-ASC (Girls Questionnaire for Autism Spectrum Conditions) is a 21-item screening tool designed specifically for identifying autistic traits in women and girls. Unlike traditional autism screening tools that were developed primarily with male presentations in mind, GQ-ASC addresses the female autism phenotype including social camouflaging, sensory sensitivities, and social fatigue. A score above 56 suggests further assessment may be warranted. ClientForms offers a digital GQ-ASC with automatic scoring across 5 subscales.
What is rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) in ADHD?
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria describes intense emotional reactions to perceived rejection or criticism, commonly experienced by adults with ADHD. Approximately 99% of adults with ADHD report some RSD symptoms. The RSD-15 screener on ClientForms helps clinicians explore these experiences with patients. Important: RSD is not a DSM-5 diagnosis, and the RSD-15 is not a validated diagnostic tool - it's designed as a starting point for clinical conversation about emotional sensitivity.
What is the AQ (Autism Quotient) test?
The AQ is a 50-item self-report questionnaire developed by Simon Baron-Cohen at the University of Cambridge. It measures autism traits across five domains: social skills, attention switching, attention to detail, communication, and imagination. Scores of 32 or higher suggest that a comprehensive autism assessment may be warranted. The AQ is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. ClientForms offers a digital AQ with automatic scoring.
What is the GAD-7 anxiety assessment?
The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) is a validated screening tool for anxiety. Developed by Drs. Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams, and Löwe, it's widely used in primary care and mental health settings. Scores range from 0-21, with clinical cutoffs at 5 (mild), 10 (moderate), and 15 (severe). ClientForms offers digital GAD-7 with instant scoring and progress tracking.
What is the PHQ-9 depression screening?
The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a validated screening tool for depression based on DSM criteria. It assesses symptom frequency over the past two weeks and includes a question about suicidal ideation. Scores range from 0-27. The PHQ-9 is free to use and widely validated. ClientForms offers digital PHQ-9 with automatic scoring.
What's the difference between screening and diagnostic assessment?
Screening tools (like AQ, GAD-7, PHQ-9) are brief questionnaires that identify individuals who may benefit from further evaluation. They provide a score indicating likelihood, not a diagnosis. Diagnostic assessments are comprehensive clinical processes that gather detailed information to determine whether diagnostic criteria are met. Both are valuable—screening helps prioritise who needs full assessment.
What makes an assessment neurodivergent-friendly?
Neurodivergent-friendly design includes features that help ADHD and autistic users complete forms successfully: clear progress indicators showing exactly how far through they are, time estimates for each section, predictable layouts without surprises, softer colour palettes that reduce visual stress, and reduced cognitive load through careful question grouping. Research shows these features significantly improve completion rates.
How do digital assessments save clinician time?
Digital assessments eliminate manual data entry and scoring. Patients complete forms on their own device before or after appointments, and clinicians receive instant, automatically-scored results. For a typical assessment battery, this can save 30-60 minutes of administrative time per client. Results are stored securely and can be compared over time to track progress.
What outcome measures do counsellors use?
The most commonly used outcome measures by Australian counsellors are DASS-21 (depression, anxiety, stress), K10 (psychological distress), and CORE-10 (clinical outcomes in routine evaluation). According to PACFA research surveying 1,177 counsellors, DASS-21 and K10 are the top formal measures used. These help track therapy progress session-to-session. ClientForms offers digital versions with automatic scoring and trend tracking over time.
What is the CORE-10 assessment?
CORE-10 (Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation) is a 10-item questionnaire measuring psychological distress across wellbeing, problems, functioning, and risk domains. It's the short form of CORE-OM and widely used by counsellors and therapists to track therapy outcomes. Scores range from 0-40, with higher scores indicating greater distress. ClientForms offers digital CORE-10 with automatic scoring and session-to-session comparison.
What is DASS-21?
DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales) is a 21-item questionnaire measuring three related emotional states. Each subscale (depression, anxiety, stress) has 7 items scored 0-3, with subscale totals doubled for interpretation. It's free to use and widely validated. DASS-21 is the most commonly used formal outcome measure among Australian counsellors according to PACFA research. ClientForms offers digital DASS-21 with instant subscale scoring.
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