Online autism screening test
For TWEENS AND TEENS
Autism screening can play an important role in your journey to better understand your child’s development and may inform your decision to pursue a formal diagnosis. This free autism test is designed for tweens and teens ages 11-18.
How should this autism screening tool be used?
It is important to consult with a doctor if you have any concerns about your teen’s development. The symptoms of autism often overlap with other diagnoses especially ADHD, anxiety OCD, and depression and can be very challenging to tease them apart. Having a really good understanding of your tween or teen’s behaviors can be very helpful in learning to understand how they are processing and interacting in the world.
Avela Health’s clinicians have developed this guide to help you better understand your teen’s behavior as you consider pursuing a formal diagnosis.
What are common signs of autism?
In order to be diagnosed with autism, a person must show the following:
- Differences in use and/or understanding of communication and social emotional reciprocity or back in forth interaction
- Differences in use and/or understanding of nonverbal communication
- Differences in the experience of developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships
- And, at least two of the following four characteristics:
- Repetitive motor movements, repeating words or phrases, repetitive use of objects
- Strong preference for sameness, particular routines, or particular patterns of behavior
- Enthusiastic or particular passions, hobbies, or interests unusual in intensity and/or focus
- Increased or decreased reactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment.
The way these characteristics present can vary greatly between different people. This screener has been designed to help you identify possible signs of autism.
How can I receive a formal autism diagnosis for my teen?
Avela Health’s clinical team has expertise in neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations and provides 100% virtual autism diagnostic evaluations in New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas.
To get started, you can schedule a free consultation or give us a call at 855-328-5931.
