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Autism Spectrum Rating Scales™

ASRS® — Goldstein & Naglieri | Multi-Health Systems, Inc.

Ages 2:0–18:11
Published 2010
Full Form ~20 min
Short Form ~5 min
Raters Parent & Teacher
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Purpose
Multi-informant, norm-referenced rating scale for identifying ASD symptoms, behaviors, and associated features in children and adolescents. Uses a 5-point Likert scale across areas including socialization, communication, stereotypy, behavioral rigidity, sensory sensitivity, and self-regulation. First nationally standardized, norm-referenced ASD rating scale.
📋 Quick Facts
Authors
Sam Goldstein, PhD
Jack A. Naglieri, PhD
Publisher
Multi-Health Systems, Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Age Range
2:0 – 18:11
Full Form Time
~20 minutes
Short Form Time
~5 minutes
Rating Format
5-point Likert scale
Raters
Parent & Teacher
Pricing Model
Pay per report (Q-global)
Languages
English & Spanish
DSM Alignment
DSM-5 symptom criteria
Non-Verbal Option
Yes — separate scoring
📊 Scales
ASRS Scales (Full Form)
Total Score Overall ASD symptom severity
Social/Communication
Unusual Behaviors
Self-Regulation Ages 6–18 only
DSM-5 Scale
Maps directly to DSM-5 ASD diagnostic criteria
Treatment Scales
Peer Socialization
Adult Socialization
Social/Emotional Reciprocity
Atypical Language
Stereotypy
Behavioral Rigidity
Sensory Sensitivity
Attention/Self-Regulation Ages 2–5 only
Attention Ages 6–18 only
Short Form Scale
ASRS Short Scale Short Form only — screening or progress monitoring
🖥️ Administration Options (Q-global)
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Manual Entry
Paper/pencil administration; item responses entered manually into Q-global.
OSA
On-Screen Administration
Rater completes questionnaire on a web-enabled device via Q-global.
ROSA
Remote On-Screen
Rater receives an email link and completes the questionnaire at a remote location.
VP
Video Proctoring
Rater completes on-screen while practitioner supervises via live video.
📄 Report Options
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ASRS Interpretive Report
Provides detailed score information from a single administration, presented both numerically and graphically. Compares the individual's scores to the normative sample and flags elevations at the scale and subscale level. Priced per usage on Q-global (one usage covers administration, scoring, and reporting).
⚠️ Scoring Rules & Conditions
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Cannot Be Scored If:
Correct the following before attempting to score.
  • ID number missing/invalid, or first or last name of examinee missing/invalid
  • Birth date missing or invalid
  • Administration date missing or invalid
  • Birth date is later than the administration date
  • All item responses are omitted
  • Administration language is missing or invalid
  • No scales can be interpreted due to too many missing responses
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Report Warning: Full-Length Form
"The following scale(s) cannot be scored due to too many omitted items." — missing scales will be listed in the report.
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Report Warning: Short Form
"The ASRS Short Scale cannot be scored due to too many omitted items."
✍️ Report Writing Notes
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Hub Language Reminders
Always use educationally/educational — never "clinically/clinical." ASRS results contribute to the Autism eligibility narrative in the report, not a standalone diagnosis. Diagnosticians identify educational need, not medical diagnosis.
Scale / Area What It Captures Report Application
Social/Communication Social interaction, language use, reciprocity ASD eligibility narrative; communicate as educational impact on peer relationships and classroom participation
Unusual Behaviors Stereotypy, rigidity, sensory responses Behavioral observations section; link to classroom functioning and routine transitions
Self-Regulation 6–18 Attention, impulse control, regulation Distinguish from ADHD — note ASD context; inform ARD service delivery discussion
DSM-5 Scale Maps to DSM-5 Criterion A & B Supports eligibility discussion; reference alongside direct observation and developmental history
Treatment Scales Granular subscale breakdown for intervention planning Use in ARD recommendations to guide service focus areas (social skills, sensory, language)
Short Form Brief screener / progress monitoring Appropriate for re-evaluations or monitoring; note "screening purposes" in report context
⭐ Key Features at a Glance
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Nationally Standardized
Normed on a nationally representative sample — first of its kind for ASD rating scales.
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Non-Verbal Scoring
Separate scoring pathway available for students who do not speak or speak infrequently.
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Spanish Version
Spanish-language forms available — important for EB student populations.
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Progress Monitoring
Short Form designed for repeated use — track treatment or intervention response over time.
ASRS® by Goldstein & Naglieri | Published by Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (2010) | Administered via Q-global (Pearson) | For professional reference use by educational diagnosticians
Reference Note: Score descriptions and clinical guidance on this page are summarized for professional reference. The ASRS is published by Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (Goldstein & Naglieri, 2010); practitioners should consult the official manual for standardized procedures. Eligibility determinations must be made by a qualified multidisciplinary ARD team. Barber Sped Hub is an independent diagnostic reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MHS, Pearson, or any test publisher.