Autism Signs Checklist
Ten questions matched to the right age band — from toddlers through teens and adults — one honest summary, and clarity about whether an evaluation is the right next step.
Wondering rarely resolves itself — but organized observation helps. This free checklist walks through the signals clinicians ask about, matched to the right age band — from 12-month-olds through teenagers and adults wondering about themselves — and gives you a plain-language summary of what your answers suggest.
It takes about two minutes. Your answers stay in your browser — nothing is stored or sent.
This free interactive tool runs right on this page — no download, no signup, nothing stored.
This checklist is an educational tool, not a diagnostic instrument, and it cannot tell you whether you or your child is autistic. Only a qualified clinician can evaluate and diagnose autism. If this tool — or your gut — raises concerns, a professional evaluation is the reliable next step.
Free screening-style quizzes for every age
Researchers have published validated screening instruments for each age range — the M-CHAT-R/F for toddlers, SACS for early childhood, the SCSQ for school-age kids, and the AQ for adults. Those are administered through pediatricians and evaluation professionals. For an organized starting point you can use right now, Bridgeway built a free tool for each of those same age ranges, with our own questions. A concerning result on any tool — ours or the official ones — is not a diagnosis; it's a signal to schedule a professional evaluation.
Toddler Milestones Quiz — 16 to 30 months
Twelve questions built on the CDC's public developmental milestones for this age — words, gestures, pretend play, response to name. Covers the same window as the M-CHAT-R/F, the validated questionnaire your pediatrician can administer.
Take the Toddler Milestones Quiz
Early Social Attention Checklist — 12 months to 5 years
Check off the social attention behaviors your child shows consistently — from gaze-following at 12 months to cooperative play at 5 — and get a clear list of any gaps to bring to your pediatrician. Covers the age range professional surveillance tools like La Trobe's SACS track.
Start the Early Social Attention Checklist
School-Age Social Challenges Quiz — ages 6 to 12
Fourteen questions for parents and educators on the subtle social differences that get missed in kids who do fine academically — the profile once called Asperger syndrome, now described as level 1 autism. The same territory SARRC's validated SCSQ screens.
Take the School-Age Social Challenges Quiz
Adult Autism Traits Quiz — ages 16+
Twenty-five statements about social energy, routines, deep focus, and sensory experience — answered about yourself. Covers the domains measured by the AQ (Autism Spectrum Quotient), the validated 50-question self-assessment from Cambridge's Autism Research Centre.
Why Families Trust Bridgeway
5-Time Winner — Best Behavioral/Mental Health Treatment in Southern + Northern Utah
In 2026 Bridgeway won the “Best Behavioral/Mental Health Treatment in Southern + Northern Utah” award for the 5th time — recognition voted by the Southern Utah community.
Voted #1 in Utah — 6 Years Running
For 6 consecutive years, families and the community have voted Bridgeway #1 in Utah for the services we provide, including ABA therapy, autism evaluations, and children's mental health care.
Platinum Sponsor — CASP 2026
Bridgeway is a Platinum Sponsor of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) 2026 conference, reflecting our commitment to raising the standard of autism care nationally.
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Signs of Autism by Age · When Does My Child Need Autism Testing? · What Happens During an Autism Evaluation · Autism evaluations at Bridgeway · All free tools
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