Childhood Asperger Spectrum Test (CAST)
Self-report questionnaire with 39 items
Suitable for children
English questionnaire
License fee: € 0,37 per completion
For whom is the Childhood Asperger Spectrum Test intended?
This self-report questionnaire is suitable for children.
What does the CAST measure?
The questionnaire was developed by the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, for assessing the severity of autism spectrum symptoms in children.
What does the CAST questionnaire consist of?
The Childhood Autism Spectrum Test or CAST (formerly the “Childhood Asperger’s Syndrome Test”) is a 39-item, yes or no evaluation aimed at parents.
How does the CAST scoring work?
Scores are calculated by adding up items. Higher scores indicate more symptoms. Scores can range between 0-31.
Cut-off point is currently set at 15, implying possible ASD or related social-communication difficulties.
Source of the questionnaire
JG Williams, C Allison, FJ Scott, PF Bolton, S Baron-Cohen, FE Matthews, C Brayne. The CAST (Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test): Test Accuracy. 9(1): Autism 45-68. 2004.
