Completing the communication questionnaire on FormsPal is simple. Follow these steps to fill out the SCQ form online:
Step 1: Click the orange "Get Form Now" button at the top of this page. The PDF will open in our online editor, ready for input.
Step 2: Use the toolbar to review and complete the form. The questionnaire prompts you to answer each item with a yes or no response based on the individual's behavior over the past three months. You can also add text, highlight fields, or make other adjustments using the editing tools.
Fill in the responses for the following items in the first section of the form:
Answer yes or no for items covering social communication behaviors such as repetitive phrases, use of complex sentences, eye contact, and response to others. These items assess communication patterns related to the first three years of development and are central to the questionnaire's scoring.
Complete the items related to self-directed behaviors, attachment to objects, gesture use, head nodding, and social reciprocity. Each response contributes to the total screening score across the three factor areas.
Provide answers for the final set of items covering sharing behaviors, comforting others, imaginative play, and cooperative activities with other children.
Step 3: Click "Done" when you have finished. Your completed communication questionnaire PDF is ready to download, print, or share by email.
Step 4: Save a copy of the completed form for your records. You may also find related tools useful, such as the ASQ3 developmental questionnaire and the speech therapy treatment plan, which together support a comprehensive communication evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Communication Questionnaire
What is the communication questionnaire used for?
The SCQ is used as a first-step screening tool to identify children and adults who may need a full autism diagnostic evaluation. Clinicians, educators, and families use it to measure social communication skills, reciprocal interaction, and repetitive behaviors in a structured yes/no format.
Who should complete the form?
A parent, guardian, or primary caregiver who knows the individual well should fill out the questionnaire. The respondent answers each item based on behaviors observed over the past three months for the current version of the form.
What do the scores on the questionnaire mean?
The total score on the SCQ is compared against a clinical cutoff. Higher scores suggest a greater number of communication and social difficulties. A qualified professional reviews the results alongside other forms, such as a health questionnaire form, to inform next steps in the assessment process.
