Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Neurodevelopmental – Autism
These assessments explore traits commonly associated with Autism Spectrum conditions, including social communication style, sensory processing differences, cognitive rigidity, focused interests, and patterns of masking or camouflaging. These traits are typically lifelong and developmental, rather than temporary stress reactions or social anxiety alone.
You may consider this category if you:
- Have felt socially “different” for most of your life
- Prefer predictable routines and structured environments
- Experience sensory sensitivities (sound, light, textures, and more)
- Find unstructured social interaction confusing or draining
- Suspect you may be masking your natural communication style
If your primary concern is distractibility, impulsivity, or executive dysfunction without longstanding social differences, the ADHD category may be more relevant. If your distress is rooted primarily in trauma or social fear, other categories may better fit your experience.
These measures do not provide a diagnosis on their own but can help clarify patterns that warrant further discussion.
Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI)
What this looks at
The CATI measures a wide range of autistic traits in adults, including social communication differences, sensory sensitivity, repetitive behaviors, cognitive rigidity, and focused interests.
You may want to take this if you:
- Are an adult wondering whether autism may explain lifelong patterns
- Want a broad and nuanced overview of autistic traits
- Have taken shorter screeners and want something more comprehensive
You may not need this if:
You are seeking a brief screening only, or the assessment is for a child (see CAST).
This is a more detailed adult trait measure and may provide a richer profile than brief screeners.
Start Assessment →Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT‑Q)
What this looks at
The CAT‑Q measures the extent to which you consciously or unconsciously mask, compensate for, or camouflage autistic traits in social situations.
You may want to take this if you:
- Feel socially exhausted after interactions
- Rehearse conversations in advance
- Study or imitate others’ social behaviors to “blend in”
- Suspect that masking has obscured earlier identification
You may not need this if:
You do not feel that you modify your behavior significantly in social settings, or you are primarily evaluating a young child.
This measure does not assess autistic traits themselves; it specifically evaluates masking behaviors, which are more commonly reported in verbally fluent adolescents and adults.
Start Assessment →Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST)
What this looks at
The CAST is a parent-report screening tool designed to identify autistic traits in school-aged children.
You may want to complete this if:
- You are a parent concerned about your child’s social communication
- Your child struggles with peer relationships
- Teachers have noted social or behavioral differences
- Your child shows restricted interests or a strong preference for routine
You may not need this if:
The assessment is for an adult, or concerns are limited to attention or hyperactivity without social differences.
This is a screening tool for children and is not a standalone diagnostic evaluation.
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