GARS-3™

Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, Third Edition

Purpose: Helps you identify and diagnose autism

Format: Paper and pencil

Age range: 3 years to 22 years

Time: 5–10 minutes


DETAILS:

One of the most widely used instruments for the assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the world, the GARS assists teachers, parents, and clinicians in identifying ASD in individuals and estimating its severity.

Features and Benefits

  • Fifty-six clearly stated items describe the characteristic behaviors of persons with ASD and are grouped into six subscales: Restrictive, Repetitive Behaviors, Social Interaction, Social Communication, Emotional Responses, Cognitive Style, and Maladaptive Speech.

  • An interpretation guide allows the examiner an easy and efficient method for assessing the probability and severity of ASD.