Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST)Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (C.A.S.T)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. The questionnaire was developed by ARC (the Autism Research Center) at the University of Cambridge, for assessing the severity of autism spectrum symptoms in children. Please provide as much information as possible. Mandatory fields are marked *Child's First NameChild's Last Name First Born Second Born Third Born Last Born Single Birth TwinChild's AgePrefered Name / NicknamePatient Gender- Select -MaleFemaleOthersParent/Guardian First NameParent/Guardian Last NameOccupationCurrent Address:CityProvincePostal CodePhone NumberC.A.S.T QuestionsPlease read the following questions carefully, and select the appropriate answer. All responses are confidential.1. Does your child join in playing games with other children easily?1. Does your child join in playing games with other children easily? Yes No2. Does your child come up to you spontaneously for a chat?2. Does your child come up to you spontaneously for a chat? Yes No3. Was your child speaking by 2 years old?3. Was your child speaking by 2 years old? Yes No4. Does your child enjoy sports?4. Does your child enjoy sports? Yes No5. Is it important to your child to fit in with the peer group?5. Is it important to your child to fit in with the peer group? Yes No6. Does your child appear to notice unusual details that others miss?6. Does your child appear to notice unusual details that others miss? Yes No7. Does your child tend to take things literally?7. Does your child tend to take things literally? Yes No8. When your child was 3 years old, did he/she spend a lot of time pretending (e.g., play-acting being a superhero, or holding teddy’s tea parties)?8. When your child was 3 years old, did he/she spend a lot of time pretending (e.g., play-acting being a superhero, or holding teddy’s tea parties)? Yes No9. Does your child like to do things over and over again, in the same way all the time?9. Does your child like to do things over and over again, in the same way all the time? Yes No10. Does your child find it easy to interact with other children?10. Does your child find it easy to interact with other children? Yes No11. Can your child keep a two-way conversation going?11. Can your child keep a two-way conversation going? Yes No12. Can your child read appropriately for his/her age?12. Can your child read appropriately for his/her age? Yes No13. Does your child mostly have the same interests as his/her peers?13. Does your child mostly have the same interests as his/her peers? Yes No14. Does your child have an interest which takes up so much time that he/she does little else?14. Does your child have an interest which takes up so much time that he/she does little else? Yes No15. Does your child have friends, rather than just acquaintances?15. Does your child have friends, rather than just acquaintances? Yes No16. Does your child often bring you things he/she is interested in to show you?16. Does your child often bring you things he/she is interested in to show you? Yes No17. Does your child enjoy joking around?17. Does your child enjoy joking around? Yes No18. Does your child have difficulty understanding the rules for polite behavior?18. Does your child have difficulty understanding the rules for polite behavior? Yes No19. Does your child appear to have an unusual memory for details?19. Does your child appear to have an unusual memory for details? Yes No20. Is your child voice unusual (e.g., overly adult, flat, or very monotonous)?20. Is your child voice unusual (e.g., overly adult, flat, or very monotonous)? Yes No21. Are people important to your child?21. Are people important to your child? Yes No22. Can your child dress himself or herself?22. Can your child dress himself or herself? Yes No23. Is your child good at turn-taking in conversation?23. Is your child good at turn-taking in conversation? Yes No24. Does your child play imaginatively with other children, and engage in role-play?24. Does your child play imaginatively with other children, and engage in role-play? Yes No25. Does your child often do or say things that are tactless or socially inappropriate?25. Does your child often do or say things that are tactless or socially inappropriate? Yes No26. Can your child count to 50 without leaving out any numbers?26. Can your child count to 50 without leaving out any numbers? Yes No27. Does your child make normal eye-contact?27. Does your child make normal eye-contact? Yes No28. Does your child have any unusual and repetitive movements?28. Does your child have any unusual and repetitive movements? Yes No29. Is your child's social behavior very one-sided and always on his/her own terms?29. Is your child's social behavior very one-sided and always on his/her own terms? Yes No30. Does your child sometimes say “you” or “s/he” when s/he means “I”?30. Does your child sometimes say “you” or “s/he” when s/he means “I”? Yes No31. Does your child prefer imaginative activities such as play-acting or story-telling, rather than numbers or lists of facts?31. Does your child prefer imaginative activities such as play-acting or story-telling, rather than numbers or lists of facts? Yes No32. Does your child sometimes lose the listener because of not explaining what s/he is talking about?32. Does your child sometimes lose the listener because of not explaining what s/he is talking about? Yes No33. Can your child ride a bicycle (even if with stabilizers)?33. Can your child ride a bicycle (even if with stabilizers)? Yes No34. Does your child try to impose routines on him/herself, or on others, in such a way that it causes problems?34. Does your child try to impose routines on him/herself, or on others, in such a way that it causes problems? Yes No35. Does your child care how s/he is perceived by the rest of the group?35. Does your child care how s/he is perceived by the rest of the group? Yes No36. Does your child often turn conversations to his/her favorite subject rather than following what the other person wants to talk about?36. Does your child often turn conversations to his/her favorite subject rather than following what the other person wants to talk about? Yes No37. Does your child have odd or unusual phrases?37. Does your child have odd or unusual phrases? Yes No38. Have teachers/health visitors ever expressed any concerns about your child's development?38. Have teachers/health visitors ever expressed any concerns about your child's development? Yes No39. Has your child ever been diagnosed with any of the following: Language delay, ADHD, hearing or visual difficulties, Autism Spectrum Condition (including Asperger’s Syndrome, or a physical disability? 39. Has your child ever been diagnosed with any of the following: Language delay, ADHD, hearing or visual difficulties, Autism Spectrum Condition (including Asperger’s Syndrome, or a physical disability? Yes NoAdditional InformationPlease include any details that may not have been questioned on this form.Submit Form
