SCQ

The SCQ is a screening questionnaire Screening A short set of questions that shows whether a fuller assessment is worth doing. A screening score is not a diagnosis. Read the full definition of Screening , usually filled in by a parent. It asks 40 yes or no questions about how your child communicates and relates to other people. There are two versions: one asks about your child's whole life so far, and one about the last three months.

Many services use the score to decide whether a full autism assessment Diagnostic assessment The appointments where specialists work out whether your child meets the criteria for a diagnosis, such as autism or ADHD. It is the step that can end with a diagnosis. Read the full definition of Diagnostic assessment goes ahead, so this small form carries more weight than it looks. Some questions ask specifically about the time when your child was 4 to 5 years old, so read each question carefully, especially if your child is older now.

A screening score is not a diagnosis, and it cannot rule autism Autism Autism is a difference in how the brain develops. It shapes how an autistic child sees and experiences the world, how they communicate, and how they respond to things like noise, light and touch. Read the full definition of Autism out. If the score closes a door you think should be open, ask what else was considered, and ask for the decision to be looked at again Mandatory reconsideration Asking the benefits office to look again at a decision, such as a DLA refusal. You must do it before you can appeal, and you only have one month. Read the full definition of Mandatory reconsideration .