Scores between 54 and 67 points are considered with a moderate probability of the disorder, inconclusive scores range between 47 and 53 points, and scores below 47 points discard autism.
Response format 3-point Likert scale (0 = “Absent”, 1 = “Occurs sometimes”, 2 = “Occurs often”). Strengths: The CBCL is a valid and reliable measure which is sensitive to change in short interventions.
The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) is a tool that can be used to assess behavioral and emotional problems in children. The ASEBA-PC is a computer-based version of the ASEBA that includes the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) for children ages 1.5–5.
The Child Behavior Rating Scale (Bronson et al., 1990) is a teacher-report measure used to gather information about “a child's task behavior and social behavior with peers and adults” (Bronson et al., 1995, p. 260).
The CBCL form is self-explanatory and includes biographical and general functioning questions as well as 113 statements that are rated as not true ( score 0), somewhat/sometimes true (score 1), or very true/often true (score 2).
Assessment Tools The Conners 4rd Edition (Conners 4®) Conners 4® is an assessment tool designed to measure a range of behaviours in children aged six to 18. ASEBA Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) ... Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (Vineland-3) ... Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS-III)