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Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) Tool

Please complete all sections of the SCQ tool. The results and recommendations will be provided after submission.

Section 1: Communication

1. Is your child able to communicate using gestures (e.g., pointing, waving)? 2. Does your child use words or phrases meaningfully? 3. Does your child often engage in echolalia (repeating words or phrases they hear)? 4. Does your child understand spoken instructions without the need for repetition or gestures? 5. Does your child make eye contact when communicating?

Section 2: Social Interaction

6. Does your child seek to interact with others (e.g., by bringing toys to show, asking for attention)? 7. Does your child engage in play with other children (e.g., playing games together)? 8. Does your child share enjoyment with others (e.g., by smiling, laughing during activities)? 9. Does your child appear to respond appropriately to the emotions of others? 10. Does your child prefer being alone rather than interacting with others?

Section 3: Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors

11. Does your child have any specific routines or rituals that they insist on following? 12. Does your child frequently engage in repetitive movements (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)? 13. Does your child have very specific interests or hobbies that they focus on intensely? 14. Does your child show unusual interest in parts of objects (e.g., wheels of a toy car)? 15. Does your child appear to be bothered by changes in routine or environment?

SCQ Assessment Results

Bibliographic References

The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) is a widely used tool to evaluate autism spectrum disorders. References:

Rutter, M., Bailey, A., & Lord, C. (2003). The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ). Western Psychological Services.
Bölte, S., Holtmann, M., & Poustka, F. (2008). The SCQ as a screener for autism spectrum disorders. Autism, 12(1), 75-85.