Autism and developmental assessment
Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ)
Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
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- Not independently reviewed
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- Coverage
- Official-form reference
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | SCQ; Current and Lifetime forms |
| Population | Children/adolescents; verify age range for selected form |
| Respondent | Caregiver |
| Purpose | Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Choose Current or Lifetime according to the assessment question and obtain caregiver responses using the licensed form.
Scoring method
Keyed yes/no items; current and lifetime versions require explicit selection.
Interpretation & limitations
- Apply that form’s item key and interpret the findings in the developmental assessment.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- Current and Lifetime scores answer different questions; language and developmental level affect interpretation.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.