CARS 2

Childhood Autism Rating Scale™, Second Edition

Purpose: helps you identify and diagnose autism spectrum disorder

Format: paper and pencil

Age range: 2 years and older

Time: Untimed


DETAILS:

The CARS2 discriminates between children with autism and those with severe cognitive deficits and distinguishes mild-to-moderate autism from severe autism.

Features and Benefits

  • Assesses virtually all ages and functional levels.

  • Provides concise, objective, and quantifiable ratings based on direct behavioral observation.

  • Can help you integrate diagnostic information, determine functional capabilities, provide feedback to parents, and design targeted interventions.