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Assessment Instruments

AQ - Autism Questionnaire

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Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a questionnaire developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge in 2001.

Author(s)
Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge

ASRS - Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale

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The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) is a self-report measure designed to assess symptoms of ADHD in adults. It is intended for use in clinical and research settings to assist in the diagnosis of ADHD and the evaluation of treatment outcomes.

Author(s)
The ASRS was developed by a team of ADHD experts led by Ronald C. Kessler at Harvard Medical School and was based on diagnostic criteria outlined in the DSM-IV.

AUDIT - Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

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The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a brief self-report questionnaire designed to identify individuals who have an alcohol use disorder. The test assesses the quantity and frequency of alcohol use, symptoms of alcohol dependence, and alcohol-related problems.

Author(s)
The AUDIT was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with an international group of researchers and clinicians.

BAARS-IV OC - Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale-IV - Other Report Current Symptoms

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The Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale–IV (BAARS-IV) Other Report Current Symptoms form is an informant-based rating scale designed to assess current ADHD symptoms in adults.

Author(s)
The BAARS-IV was developed by Dr. Russell A. Barkley, a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

BAARS-IV OCH - Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale-IV - Other Report Childhood Symptoms

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The BAARS-IV Other Report Childhood Symptoms form is an informant-based rating scale used to gather retrospective information about an adult's ADHD-related behaviors during childhood.

Author(s)
The BAARS-IV was developed by Dr. Russell A. Barkley, a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

BAARS-IV SRC - Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale-IV - Self Report Current Symptoms

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The BAARS-IV Self Report Current Symptoms form is a self-report rating scale designed to assess current ADHD-related behaviors in adults. Respondents rate the frequency of their own symptoms, providing information about current inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Author(s)
The BAARS-IV was developed by Dr. Russell A. Barkley, a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

BAARS-IV SRCH - Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale-IV - Self Report Childhood Symptoms

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The BAARS-IV Self Report Childhood Symptoms form is a retrospective self-report rating scale that asks adults to describe ADHD-related behaviors they recall experiencing during childhood.

Author(s)
The BAARS-IV was developed by Dr. Russell A. Barkley, a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

BFIS OR - Barkley Functional Impairment Scale - Other Report

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The Barkley Functional Impairment Scale for Adults: Other-Report (BFIS-OR) is an informant-report measure designed to assess an adult’s functional impairment across 15 major life domains, including family relationships, household management, work, social relationships, education, intimate relatio

Author(s)
The BFIS was developed by Dr. Russell A. Barkley, a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

BFIS SR - Barkley Functional Impairment Scale - Self Report

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The Barkley Functional Impairment Scale for Adults: Self-Report (BFIS-SR) is a self-report measure designed to assess an adult’s perceived functional impairment across 15 major life domains, including family relationships, household management, work, social relationships, education, intimate rela

Author(s)
The BFIS was developed by Dr. Russell A. Barkley, a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

CATS - Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen - 7-17 Years

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The Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) is a brief, DSM-5-based screening measure designed to assess exposure to potentially traumatic events and symptoms of posttraumatic stress in children and adolescents ages 7–17.

Author(s)
The Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen was developed by Cedric Sachser, Lucy Berliner, Tonje Holt, Tine K. Jensen, Nathaniel Jungbluth, Elizabeth Risch, Rita Rosner, and Lutz Goldbeck.

CATS-C - Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen-Caregiver - 7-17

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The Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen–Caregiver (CATS-C) for ages 7–17 is a caregiver-report screening measure designed to assess a child’s exposure to potentially traumatic events and posttraumatic stress symptoms.

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The Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen was developed by Cedric Sachser, Lucy Berliner, Tonje Holt, Tine K. Jensen, Nathaniel Jungbluth, Elizabeth Risch, Rita Rosner, and Lutz Goldbeck.

CATS-C-PS - Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen-Caregiver - 3-6 Years

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The Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen–Caregiver for ages 3–6 (CATS-C-PS) is a caregiver-report screening measure designed to assess potentially traumatic experiences and posttraumatic stress symptoms in preschool-aged children.

Author(s)
The Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen was developed by Cedric Sachser, Lucy Berliner, Tonje Holt, Tine K. Jensen, Nathaniel Jungbluth, Elizabeth Risch, Rita Rosner, and Lutz Goldbeck.

DASS-21 - Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale

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The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure the severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. The DASS-21 is intended for use with adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older.

Author(s)
The DASS-21 was developed by Professor David Lovibond and Professor Peter Lovibond at the University of New South Wales, Australia.

EQ - Empathy Quotient

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The Empathy Quotient (EQ) is a self-report measure of empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the emotions of others. It is intended to assess individual differences in empathy and has been used in both research and clinical settings.

Author(s)
The EQ was developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and Sally Wheelwright at the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge.