Social Communication Assessment Record Form
SCARF

The Social Communication Assessment Rating Form (SCARF) is perfect for clinic-based or school-based professionals. Its 14 parent-completed items quickly establish whether an in-depth evaluation, perhaps via a speech-language referral, might be needed. Its T-scores and percentiles can prove indispensable for youth (5-18) when one or more risk factor exists (e.g., socially isolated, bullied, ADHD, family history of autism). Beyond screening, SCARF boasts psychometric properties sufficient to aid in differential diagnosis (e.g., Social Communication Disorder vs. ASD). Whether with the digital Answer Form for e-mailing to parents or the handy print version, you will navigate the potentially confusing world of pragmatic language problems with confidence and clarity when you add SCARF to your practice.

By

Jesus M. Pichardo, Jr., PhD

Megan Foley-Nicpon, PhD