What this childhood autism spectrum test cast measures
This childhood autism spectrum test cast estimates self-reported childhood autism spectrum friendship imagination sensory and detail focus frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into friendship patterns, pretend play, sensory comfort, detail focus. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your spectrum concern index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed childhood autism spectrum friendship imagination sensory and detail focus frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Friendship patterns
How often CAST friendship pattern concern frequency signals appear.
Pretend play
How often CAST pretend play concern frequency signals appear.
Sensory comfort
How often CAST sensory comfort concern frequency signals appear.
Detail focus
How often CAST detail focus concern frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the childhood autism spectrum test cast
Complete 22 items to receive your spectrum concern index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your spectrum concern index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Spectrum Concern | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed childhood autism spectrum friendship imagination sensory and detail focus frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Spectrum Concern | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring childhood autism spectrum friendship imagination sensory and detail focus frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Spectrum Concern | 66 to 100 | Frequent childhood autism spectrum friendship imagination sensory and detail focus frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report childhood autism spectrum test cast patterns on this screener
- A spectrum concern index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Spectrum concern index and sibling screeners
This childhood autism spectrum test cast screener uses original frequency items across four domains: friendship patterns, pretend play, sensory comfort, detail focus. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| CARS quiz | CARS domains rather than CAST friendship focus |
| Aspergers quiz | Adult Asperger habits rather than CAST youth items |
Childhood Autism Spectrum Test CAST FAQ
What does this childhood autism spectrum test cast measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a spectrum concern index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high CAST score diagnose autism spectrum disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate spectrum concerns after a full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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