A child is brought to a clinician because of concerns that the child might be suffering from an autism spectrum disorder. Which one of the following tests might the clinician give the child to aid in the diagnosis?
A) House-Tree-Person
B) Draw a Person
C) Ages and Stages Questionnaire
D) Beck Depression Inventory

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The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is a popular developmental screening tool that can aid in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. The ASQ assesses five domains of development: communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and personal-social skills. The House-Tree-Person and Draw a Person tests are projective personality tests that are not useful in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder. The Beck Depression Inventory is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure the severity of depression in adults and would not be appropriate for a child with concerns of autism spectrum disorder.

A Child Is Brought to a Clinician Because of Concerns