James E. Gilliam, Ph.D.
The GADS has been particularly noted for its ability to distinguish Asperger's Syndrome from Autistic Disorder. Suitable for individuals between the ages of 3 and 22, the GADS provides documentation about the essential behavior characteristics necessary for diagnosis and can be used to document behavioral progress, to target goals for Individualized Education Programs (IEP), and for research purposes.
3 to 22
Parent
Teacher
Professional
5 to 10 minutes
32
B
Handscored
3 to 22
Parent
Teacher
Professional
5 to 10 minutes
32
B
Handscored
The GADS forms take only 5 to 10 minutes to complete and are to be completed by a parent and clinician or teacher-someone with ample opportunity to observe the child. Behaviors are rated using objective, frequency-based ratings.
Validity of the GADS
The GADS demonstrates a strong validity by
The GADS is the only test of it's kind that has this type of discriminative ability
The GADS was normed on 371 representative subjects with Asperger's Disorder from 27 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Australia.
Online
Assess easily online from anywhere. Includes automatic scoring and report generation.
Software
Requires software. Includes automatic scoring and report generation.
Handscored
QuikScore forms are scored by hand without reports.
GADS Complete Kit
GADS Examiner's Manual and 25 Summary/Response Booklets
GADS Summary/Response Booklets
GADS Summary/Response Booklets
GADS Examiners Manual
GADS Examiners Manual