CARS scores

[Guest guest]

I wouldn't put too much stock into a score on a CARS test. That is one of

the most subjective tests for autism published and depends far more on the

person administering the test than the person it is administered to. Also,

it is only a screening tool, and really carries little weight insofar as

making or ruling out a diagnosis on the spectrum. It is also approaching

being pretty much outdated and obsolete with what is now known about autism

spectrum disorders.

Additionally, when I visited personally with Dr. Mesibov from TEACCH

specifically about the CARS, where the test was created, we discussed the

fact that the overwhelming majority of practitioners (particularly school

districts) do not administer it the way it was intended, nor do they read

the results the way they were intended.

Further, the CARS is ONLY for autism...not Asperger's or PDD....just autism.

Scores below 30 can still indicate other ASD's.

Just an FYI from my training.

nna

[Guest guest]

Oh lovely, it looks like hears anothe area where the experts disagree.

I've talked to people who say the CARS is a lot more reliable than the

ADOSS and prefer the CARS. Ugggh. What were some of the other tests that

you were referring to? Also, what would you recommend as a good test

for determining social skill needs and deficits?

Thanks,

PS Hope your dad is doing well. Been thinking about 'cha a lot.

CARS scores

I wouldn't put too much stock into a score on a CARS test. That is one of

the most subjective tests for autism published and depends far more on the

person administering the test than the person it is administered to. Also,

it is only a screening tool, and really carries little weight insofar as

making or ruling out a diagnosis on the spectrum. It is also approaching

being pretty much outdated and obsolete with what is now known about autism

spectrum disorders.

Additionally, when I visited personally with Dr. Mesibov from TEACCH

specifically about the CARS, where the test was created, we discussed the

fact that the overwhelming majority of practitioners (particularly school

districts) do not administer it the way it was intended, nor do they read

the results the way they were intended.

Further, the CARS is ONLY for autism...not Asperger's or PDD....just autism.

Scores below 30 can still indicate other ASD's.

Just an FYI from my training.

nna

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[Guest guest]

> I wouldn't put too much stock into a score on a CARS test. That is

one of

> the most subjective tests for autism published and depends far more

on the

> person administering the test than the person it is administered to.

Also,

> it is only a screening tool, and really carries little weight insofar as

> making or ruling out a diagnosis on the spectrum. It is also approaching

> being pretty much outdated and obsolete with what is now known about

autism

> spectrum disorders.

Dear nna:

A year ago (at 30 months and newly verbal), my son was evaluated by a

developmental PNP in San and scored 21.5 on CARS and 0 on

CHAT. He was then diagnosed with dyspraxia, and sensory issues. We

were pretty confident with this r/o of ASD and new dx...but now I'm

starting to wonder! Do you think the results should be trustworthy?

Love,

Diane.

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/e/evankyle

[Guest guest]

The more families of children with autism that I meet, the more confused I

am about what " autism " really means. I have met a few ASD kids who remind

me, a little, of my own child, and other ASD kids who have completely

different types of challenges. My son received a diagnosis of autism after

the ADOS was administered (but he did not meet the criteria when the school

district administered CARS...). I wonder if the disparity among various

autism screening tools might really reflect that there are sub-types of

autism.

Geraldine

RE: RE: CARS scores

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> Oh, and I totally forgot to ask about your son. Hope he's ok.

> Man, when it rains. . . . . . .

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> The thing that I've heard from two long-time psychologists is that

> ADOS tends to be too sensitive and will throw kids who are ADHD

> into the spectrum. I dunno. Thanks nna.

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