Autism Test Score Explainer: SRS-2, ADOS-2, CAT-Q & RAADS-R
Got an SRS-2, ADOS-2, CAT-Q or RAADS-R score and not sure what it means? Pick the questionnaire, move the slider to your score, and this free tool shows the published score range in plain language, plus good questions to ask your clinician. Nothing you enter is saved. It is an educational tool, not a diagnosis.
Written by Dror Arbel, a parent, not a clinician. Score ranges come from the test manuals and published research, linked inside the tool.
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What does this score mean?
Choose the questionnaire from your report and move the slider to the score. You get the published score range in plain language, plus questions to ask. Only the clinician who did the assessment can tell you what your result means for you or your child.
Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.
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Filter by need and setting. These are everyday tools some families and autistic adults find useful. They are not therapy, and what helps varies a lot from person to person; an occupational therapist can help you choose.
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Find an autism evaluation
Start with the route that fits your situation. Wait times and costs vary a lot, so call providers to confirm.
Not sure where to start? Ask us
Tell us what you are looking for and we will reply by email with the most relevant resources from our directory and guides. We are a parent-run information site, not a clinic or referral service.
Adults
Private assessments usually cost $1,200–$2,500 self-pay in the U.S. Our state-by-state list covers university clinics and specialist centers.
Adult testing centers in every U.S. state → How to get tested as an adult →Children
Start with your pediatrician (the AAP recommends autism screening at 18 and 24 months). Under age 3, your state's Early Intervention program can evaluate for free. From age 3, you can ask the public school for a free special-education evaluation.
M-CHAT-R toddler screener → Find your state's Early Intervention program (CDC) →Guides to each test
- SRS-2 scoring and interpretation
- ADOS-2 scoring explained and what happens in an ADOS-2
- CAT-Q (camouflaging) scoring
- How accurate is the RAADS-R?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tool tell me if I am autistic?
No. It explains what published score ranges mean in plain language. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose autism, using a full assessment that includes developmental history and observation.
What does an ADOS-2 comparison score mean?
The comparison score runs from 1 to 10 and describes how many autism-related behaviors were seen during the session, compared with autistic children of the same age and language level: 1–2 minimal-to-no evidence, 3–4 low, 5–7 moderate, 8–10 high. It is not a diagnosis on its own.
Is there a cut-off score for the CAT-Q?
No. The CAT-Q has no official diagnostic cut-off. Higher totals (25–175) mean more reported camouflaging. The tool shows how a score compares with averages reported in research.
What is a high SRS-2 T-score?
On the SRS-2, total T-scores of 59 or below are within normal limits, 60–65 mild, 66–75 moderate and 76 or above severe. Scores can also be raised by ADHD, anxiety, language difficulties and behavior problems.
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