LOL I know I have filled this out at least a dozen times ROTFL! I could probably recite some of them in my sleep :P
This looks like the original version of the GARS, since it refers to "Autism Quotient". I've read that GARS-2 calls it "Autism Index."
Thanks for posting this.
OK so I was wrong it wasnt on this forum but I did find it and thought I would post it all for you.
there are 4 sections of questions.
Stereotyped Behaviors
Rate each item according to the frequency of the occurrence.
0- Never observed. You have never seen the person behave in this manner.
1- Seldom observed. Person behaves in this manner 1 to 2 times per 6-hour period.
2- Sometimes observed. Person behaves in this manner 3 to 4 times per 6-hour period.
3- Frequently observed. Person behaves in this manner at least 5 to 6 times per 6-hour period.
Rate each item according to your observations of the subject's typical behavior under ordinary circumstances (ie, in most places, with people he or she is familiar with, and in usual daily activities). Remember to rate every item. If you are uncertain about how to rate an item, delay the rating and observe the person for a 6-hour period to determine your rating. Complete every item.
1. Avoids establishing eye contact (ie, looks away when eye contact is made).
2. Stares at hands, objects, or items in the environment for at least 5 seconds.
3. Rapidly flicks fingers oir hands in front of eyes for periods of 5 seconds or more.
4. Eats specific foods and refuses to eat what most people will usually eat.
5. Licks inedible objects (ie, person's hand, toys, books, etc).
6. Smells or sniffs objects (ie, toys, person's hands, hair, etc).
7. Whirls, turns in cirlces.
8. Spins objects not designed for spinning (eg, saucers, cups, glasses, etc).
9. Rocks back and forth while seated or standing.
10. Makes rapid lunging, darting movement when moving from place to place.
11. Prances (walks on tip-toes) when moving or while standing in place.
12. Flaps hands or fingers in front of face or at sides.
13. Makes high-pitched sounds (eg, eeeee-eeee-eeee-eee) or other vocalizations for self-stimulation. *
14. Slaps, hits, or bites self or in other ways attmepts to injure self.
*[Mia's note: vocalizations for self-stimulation are those that are not for communication.]
Stereotyped Behaviors Total: ______________
add up the numbers 0-3 that you gave in response for this category.
Communication
Rate each item according to the frequency of the occurrence.
0- Never observed. You have never seen the person behave in this manner.
1- Seldom observed. Person behaves in this manner 1 to 2 times per 6-hour period.
2- Sometimes observed. Person behaves in this manner 3 to 4 times per 6-hour period.
3- Frequently observed. Person behaves in this manner at least 5 to 6 times per 6-hour period.
Rate each item according to your observations of the subject's typical behavior under ordinary circumstances (ie, in most places, with people he or she is familiar with, and in usual daily activities). Remember to rate every item. If you are uncertain about how to rate an item, delay the rating and observe the person for a 6-hour period to determine your rating.
How does this person communicate? Choose: Talks, Signs, Doesn't talk or sign.
If the person does not talk, sign, or use any other form of communication, skip to next section. Otherwise, complete every item.
15. Repeats (echoes) words verbally or with signs.
16. Repeats words out of context (repeats words heard at an earlier time; eg, repeats words heard more than 1 minute earlier).
17. Repeats words or phrases over and over.
18. Speaks (or signs) with flat affect or with dysrhythmic patterns.
19. Responds inappropriately to simple commands (eg, sit down, stand up, etc).
20. Looks away or avoids looking at speaker when name is called.
21. Avoids asking for things he or she wants.
22. Fails to initiate conversations with peers or adults.
23. Uses "yes" or "no" inappropriately. Says "yes" when asked if s/he wants an aversive stimulus or says "no" when asked if s/he wants a favorite toy or treat.
24. Uses pronouns inappropriately (refers to self as he, you, she, etc).
25. Uses the word "I" inappropriately (does not say "I" to refer to self).
26. Repeats unintelligible sounds (babbles) over and over.
27. Uses gestures instead of speech or signs to obtain objects.
28. Inappropriately answers questions about a statement or brief story.
Communications Total: ______________
add up the numbers 0-3 that you gave in response for this category.
Social Interaction
Rate each item according to the frequency of the occurrence.
0- Never observed. You have never seen the person behave in this manner.
1- Seldom observed. Person behaves in this manner 1 to 2 times per 6-hour period.
2- Sometimes observed. Person behaves in this manner 3 to 4 times per 6-hour period.
3- Frequently observed. Person behaves in this manner at least 5 to 6 times per 6-hour period.
Rate each item according to your observations of the subject's typical behavior under ordinary circumstances (ie, in most places, with people he or she is familiar with, and in usual daily activities). Remember to rate every item. If you are uncertain about how to rate an item, delay the rating and observe the person for a 6-hour period to determine your rating. Complete every item.
29. Avoids eye contact (looks away when someone looks at him/her).
30. Stares or looks unhappy or unexcited when praised, humored, or entertained.
31. Resists physical contact from others (doesn't seem to like hugs, pats, being held, or other close contact).
32. Non-imitative of other people when playing.
33. In group situations the person withdraws or remains aloof or standoffish.
34. Behaves in an unreasonably fearful, frightenend manner.
35. Is unaffectionate; doesn't give affectionate responses (eg, hugs and kisses).
36. Looks through people (ie, shows no recognition that a person is present).
37. Laughs, giggles, cries inappropriately.
38. Uses toys or objects inappropriately (eg, spins cars, takes toys apart).
39. Does certain things repetitively, ritualistically.
40. Becomes upset when routines are changed.
41. Responds negatively or with temper tantrums when given commands, requests, or directions.
42. Lines up objects in precise, orderly fashio and becomes upset when the order is disturbed.
Social Interaction Total: ______________
add up the numbers 0-3 that you gave in response for this category.
Developmental Disturbances
This section should be completed by parents and/or other caregivers who had direct, sustained contact with the child during the child's first 36 months of age. Parent and caretaker interviews are acceptable. Answer each question by circling Yes or No. Complete every item.
43. Did the child sit up, stand, and walk, in that sequence?
Yes - / No +
44. Did the child walk within the first 15 months of life?
Yes - / No +
45. Did the child develop a skill (eg, walking) and then regress (eg, stop walking and return to crawling)?
Yes + / No -
46. Did the child spend a great amount of time rocking when awake (ie, did the child rock for five minutes or more, several times a day)?
Yes + / No -
47. Did the child exhibit or was the child diagnosed as having any developmental delays before 36 months?
Yes + / No -
48. Did the child reach out or prepare to be picked up when the parent attempted to lift the child?
Yes - / No +
49. Did the child smile at parents or siblings when played with?
Yes - / No +
50. Did the child cry when approached by unfamilliar persons during the first year?
Yes - / No +
51. Did the child imitate another person before age 3 (eg, played pat-a-cake, peek-a-boo, made imitative sounds, etc)?
Yes - / No +
52. Did the child show pleasure when hugged, held, or caressed during the first 36 months?
Yes - / No +
53. Did the child use speech to communicate within the first 36 months?
Yes - / No +
54. Did the child appear to be deaf to some sounds but hear others?
Yes + / No -
55. Did the child follow simple commands (eg, stand up, sit down, come here, etc)?
Yes - / No +
56. Did the child remember things (eg, where a favorite toy or object was kept or what happened in certain places, such as visits to the doctor)?
Yes - / No +
Developmental Disturbances Total: ______________
add up the +'s for this category
You can read the results in 2 ways: You can see how you did in each indivdual (subtest) section, and you can see how you scored overall. If you scored average overall, but had a high predictor of autism in a certain subtest, you might still be diagnosed with Asperger's. or even Autism, if there is speech delay.
To determine your overall score (your Autism Quotient),
take those totals from each section, and add them together.
Note --- if you skipped Communications because they don't speak: if they are supposed to be talking already, meaning they are 3 years old, then give them the highest score possible for that section. there are 14 questions, so 14*3= 42. if they are not yet 3 years old, then there is a way to slide the scale to accomodate that, but I'll have to ask about it, sorry. I'll get back to you asap.
The Interpretaion Guide:
I typed it together, so you can find out what your Subtest Total OR your Autism Quotient means:
if your Subtest Total is 1-3, or your Autism Quotient is 69 or below, then your Probability of Autism is Very Low.
if your Subtest Total is 4-5, or your Autism Quotient is 70-79, then your Probability of Autism is Low.
if your Subtest Total is 6-7, or your Autism Quotient is 80-89, then your Probability of Autism is Below Average.
if your Subtest Total is 8-12, or your Autism Quotient is 90-110, then your Probability of Autism is Average.
if your Subtest Total is 13-14, or your Autism Quotient is 111-120, then your Probability of Autism is Above Average.
if your Subtest Total is 15-16, or your Autism Quotient is 121-130, then your Probability of Autism is High.
if your Subtest Total is 17-19, or your Autism Quotient is 131+, then your Probability of Autism is Very High.
notice that this does not say "You have Autism" or "You don't have Autism". And like I said above, any high Subtest Total will be treated with suspicions of Aspergers or other issues, even if the overall Autism Quotient shows Average.
To be free and clear on this test, you have to have low scores on all the Subtests as well as a low Autism Quotient.
This is a summary of the changes made to the GARS. Probably mostly fine-tuning.
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wow i still have no idea what that all means even when i read it 5 times. LOL