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Social Communication Questionnaire

The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) is a 40-item parent-report measure of autism-spectrum symptoms in children ages 4–15 years. Developed by Michael Rutter, Ann Bailey, and Catherine Lord in 2003, it serves as a brief screening tool for autism spectrum disorder. The SCQ asks parents to recall or report current child behaviors in three domains: reciprocal social interaction, communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors/interests. It is frequently used in primary care, developmental pediatrics, and research settings to identify children warranting comprehensive autism evaluation.

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Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ)

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Rutter, M., Bailey, A., & Lord, C. (2003). The Social Communication Questionnaire: Manual. Western Psychological Services. · ISBN 0874119588
Berument, S. K., Rutter, M., Lord, C., Pickles, A., & Bailey, A. (1999). Autism screening questionnaire: Diagnostic validity. British Journal of Psychiatry, 175(5), 444–451. · DOI 10.1192/bjp.175.5.444

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