II. Indications
- Autism Screening for ages 16-48 months
- Recommended for periodic screening at 18 and 24 months
III. Description
- Parent completes 23 question survey in 5-10 minute period
- Six critical questions
- Referral indicated if child fails more than 3 items total or 2 critical items
IV. Background
- Developed by Robins, Fein and Barton in 1999
V. Advantages
- In public domain for use
- Good efficacy
- Available in numerous languages
VI. Efficacy
- Test Sensitivity: 85%
- Test Specificity: 93%
VII. Resources
- First Signs Site