1. Developmental Milestones:
This checklist item helps evaluate a child’s physical, cognitive, and social development in comparison to their peers, as well as look for any delays or abnormalities.
2. Social Interactions:
This checklist looks at how a child interacts with adults and other children in different settings, such as home and school. It also examines the level of comfort when interacting with others and when partaking in activities.
3. Speech & Language:
The speech and language portion of the checklist evaluates not only verbal communication abilities but also nonverbal cues such as eye contact and body language. It also identifies any problems associated with understanding or expressing language that could be indicative of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
4. Sensory Processing:
This checklist item looks at how a child processes sensory input from the environment and responds to it, such as changes in sound or light levels. It can help identify any difficulties with processing sensory information, which may be related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
5. Motor Skills:
This checklist helps evaluate a child’s fine and gross motor skills to look for any issues that may be attributed to ASD. It also examines physical abilities like walking, running, and jumping.
6. Repetitive Behaviors & Interests:
Repetitive behaviors and interests are common among individuals on the autism spectrum, so this portion of the checklist evaluates these types of behaviors. It also looks for any interests that are excessively intense or narrow in focus.
7. Self-Regulation:
This checklist item evaluates a child’s ability to manage emotions, behaviors, and attention spans as well as their responses to stress, change, and transitions. It is important for identifying areas of difficulty that may be related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
8. Mental Health:
This checklist looks at the mental health of a child, looking for signs of anxiety, depression, or other issues that may be associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It also evaluates individual coping mechanisms.
