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Childhood Autism Rating Scale

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CARS 2: Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition
Clinical Assessments
Diagnostic
12/16/2015
cars01
12/16/2015
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project sourceid, sourceid2, sourceid3
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query race String 30 Recommended Race of study subject American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian; Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; Black or African American; White; More than one race; Unknown or not reported; Other Non-White; Other
Query version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
Query cars_st1 Float Recommended Relating to People 1::4 1=No evidence of difficulty or abnormality in relating to people; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal relationships; 2= Mildly abnormal relationships; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal relationships; 3=Moderately abnormal relationships; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal for that age; 4=Severely abnormal relationships
Query cars_st2 Float Recommended Imitation 1::4 1=Appropriate imitation; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal imitation; 2=Mildly abnormal imitation; 2.5=Mildly-to moderately abnormal imitation; 3=Moderately abnormal imitation; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal imitation; 4=Severely abnormal imitation
Query cars_st3 Float Recommended Emotional Response 1::4 1=Age-appropriate and situation-appropriate emotional response; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal emotional response; 2=Mildly abnormal emotional response; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal emotional response; 3=Moderately abnormal emotional response; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal emotional response; 4=Severely abnormal emotional response
Query cars_st4 Float Recommended Body Use 1::4 1=Age-appropriate body use; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal body use; 2=Mildly abnormal body use; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal body use; 3=Moderately abnormal body use; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal body use; 4=Severely abnormal body use
Query cars_st5 Float Recommended Object Use 1::4 1=Appropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 2=Mildly abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects;3=Moderately abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 4=Severely abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects
Query cars_st6 Float Recommended Adaptation to Change 1::4 1=Age-appropriate adaptation to change; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal adaptation to change; 2=Mildly abnormal adaptation to change; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal adaptation to change; 3=Moderately abnormal adaptation to change; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal adaptation to change; 4=Severely abnormal adaptation to change
Query cars_st7 Float Recommended Visual Response 1::4 1=Age-appropriate visual response; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal visual response; 2=Mildly abnormal visual response; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal visual response; 3=Moderately abnormal visual response; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal visual response; 4=Severely abnormal visual response
Query cars_st8 Float Recommended Listening Response 1::4 1=Age-appropriate listening response; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal listening response; 2=Mildly abnormal listening response; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal listening response; 3=Moderately abnormal listening response; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal listening response; 4=Severely abnormal listening response
Query cars_st9 Float Recommended Taste, Smell, and Touch Response and Use 1::4 1=Normal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 2=Mildly abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 3=Moderately abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 4=Severely abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch
Query cars_st10 Float Recommended Fear or Nervousness 1::4 1=Normal fear or nervousness; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal fear or nervousness; 2=Mildly abnormal fear or nervousness; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal fear or nervousness; 3=Moderately abnormal fear or nervousness; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal fear or nervousness; 4=Severely abnormal fear or nervousness
Query cars_st11 Float Recommended Verbal Communication 1::4 1=Normal verbal communication, age and situation appropriate; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal verbal communication; 2=Mildly abnormal verbal communication; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal verbal communication; 3=Moderately abnormal verbal communication; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal verbal communication; 4=Severely abnormal verbal communication
Query cars_st12 Float Recommended Nonverbal Communication 1::4 1=Normal nonverbal communication, age and situation appropriate; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal nonverbal communication; 2=Mildly abnormal nonverbal communication; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal nonverbal communication; 3=Moderately abnormal nonverbal communication; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal nonverbal communication; 4=Severely abnormal nonverbal communication
Query cars_st13 Float Recommended Activity Level 1::4 1=Normal activity level for age and circumstances; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal activity level; 2=Mildly abnormal activity level; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal activity level; 3=Moderately abnormal activity level; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal activity level; 4=Severely abnormal activity level
Query cars_st14 Float Recommended Level and Consistency of Intellectual Response 1::4 1=Intelligence is normal and reasonably consistent across various areas; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal intellectual functioning; 2=Mildly abnormal intellectual functioning; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal intellectual functioning; 3=Moderately abnormal intellectual functioning; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal intellectual functioning; 4=Severely abnormal intellectual functioning
Query cars_st15 Float Recommended General Impressions 1::4 1=No autism spectrum disorder; 1.5=Very mildly autism spectrum disorder; 2=Mildly autism spectrum disorder; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately autism spectrum disorder; 3=Moderately autism spectrum disorder; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely autism spectrum disorder; 4=Severely autism spectrum disorder
Query cars_st_tot Float Recommended CARS-ST Total Raw Score
Query cars_st_sev Integer Recommended CARS-ST Severity Group 1::3 1=Minimal-to-No Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder; 2=Mild-to-Moderate Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder; 3=Severe Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Query cars_st_tscore String 5 Recommended CARS-ST T-score
Query cars_st_percent Integer Recommended CARS-ST Percentile
Query cars_hf1 Float Recommended Social-Emotional Understanding 1::4 1=Age-appropriate social-emotional understanding; 1.5=Very mildly impaired social-emotional understanding; 2=Mildly impaired social-emotional understanding; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately impaired social-emotional understanding; 3=Moderately impaired social-emotional understanding; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely impaired social-emotional understanding; 4=Severely impaired social-emotional understanding
Query cars_hf2 Float Recommended Emotional Expression and Regulation of Emotions 1::4 1=Age-appropriate and situation-appropriate emotional response; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal emotional response; 2=Mildly abnormal emotional response; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal emotional response; 3=Moderately abnormal emotional response; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal emotional response; 4=Severely abnormal emotional response
Query cars_hf3 Float Recommended Relating to People 1::4 1=No evidence of difficulty or abnormality in relating to people; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal relationships; 2= Mildly abnormal relationships; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal relationships; 3=Moderately abnormal relationships; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal for that age; 4=Severely abnormal relationships
Query cars_hf4 Float Recommended Body Use 1::4 1=Age-appropriate body use; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal body use; 2=Mildly abnormal body use; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal body use; 3=Moderately abnormal body use; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal body use; 4=Severely abnormal body use
Query cars_hf5 Float Recommended Object Use in Play 1::4 1=Appropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 2=Mildly abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects;3=Moderately abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects; 4=Severely abnormal inappropriate interest in, or use of, toys and other objects
Query cars_hf6 Float Recommended Adaptation to Change/Restricted Interests 1::4 1=Age-appropriate response to change/variety of interests; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal adaptation to change/variety of interests; 2=Mildly abnormal adaptation to change/variety of interests; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal adaptation to change/variety of interests; 3=Moderately abnormal adaptation to change/variety of interests; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal adaptation to change/variety of interests; 4=Severely abnormal adaptation to change/variety of interests
Query cars_hf7 Float Recommended Visual Response 1::4 1=Age-appropriate visual response; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal visual response; 2=Mildly abnormal visual response; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal visual response; 3=Moderately abnormal visual response; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal visual response; 4=Severely abnormal visual response
Query cars_hf8 Float Recommended Listening Response 1::4 1=Age-appropriate listening response; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal listening response; 2=Mildly abnormal listening response; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal listening response; 3=Moderately abnormal listening response; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal listening response; 4=Severely abnormal listening response
Query cars_hf9 Float Recommended Taste, Smell, and Touch Response and Use 1::4 1=Normal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 2=Mildly abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 3=Moderately abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch; 4=Severely abnormal use of, and response to, taste, smell, and touch
Query cars_hf10 Float Recommended Fear or Anxiety 1::4 1=Normal fear or anxiety; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal fear or anxiety; 2=Mildly abnormal fear or anxiety; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal fear or anxiety; 3=Moderately abnormal fear or anxiety; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal fear or anxiety; 4=Severely abnormal fear or anxiety
Query cars_hf11 Float Recommended Verbal Communication 1::4 1=Normal verbal communication, age and situation appropriate; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal verbal communication; 2=Mildly abnormal verbal communication; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal verbal communication; 3=Moderately abnormal verbal communication; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal verbal communication; 4=Severely abnormal verbal communication
Query cars_hf12 Float Recommended Nonverbal Communication 1::4 1=Normal nonverbal communication, age and situation appropriate; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal nonverbal communication; 2=Mildly abnormal nonverbal communication; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal nonverbal communication; 3=Moderately abnormal nonverbal communication; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal nonverbal communication; 4=Severely abnormal nonverbal communication
Query cars_hf13 Float Recommended Thinking/Cognitive Integration Skills 1::4 1=Age-appropriate thinking/cognitive integration skills; 1.5=Very mildly impaired in specific thinking/cognitive integration skills; 2=Mildly impaired in specific thinking/cognitive integration skills; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately impaired in specific thinking/cognitive integration skills; 3=Moderately impaired in specific thinking/cognitive integration skills; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely impaired in specific thinking/cognitive integration skills; 4=Severely impaired in specific thinking/cognitive integration skills
Query cars_hf14 Float Recommended Level and Consistency of Intellectual Response 1::4 1=Intelligence is normal and reasonably consistent across various areas; 1.5=Very mildly abnormal intellectual functioning; 2=Mildly abnormal intellectual functioning; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately abnormal intellectual functioning; 3=Moderately abnormal intellectual functioning; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely abnormal intellectual functioning; 4=Severely abnormal intellectual functioning
Query cars_hf15 Float Recommended General Impressions 1::4 1=No autism spectrum disorder; 1.5=Very mildly autism spectrum disorder; 2=Mildly autism spectrum disorder; 2.5=Mildly-to-moderately autism spectrum disorder; 3=Moderately autism spectrum disorder; 3.5=Moderately-to-severely autism spectrum disorder; 4=Severely autism spectrum disorder
Query cars_hf_tot Float Recommended CARS-HF Total Raw Score
Query cars_hf_sev Integer Recommended CARS-HF Severity Group 1::3 1=Minimal-to-No Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder; 2=Mild-to-Moderate Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder; 3=Severe Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Query cars_hf_tscore String 5 Recommended CARS-HF T-score
Query cars_hf_percent Integer Recommended CARS-HF Percentile
Query relationship Integer Recommended Relationship of respondent to individual
1::94;-999
1 = Biological mom; 2 = Biological dad; 3 = Grandparent; 4 = Special education (sped) teacher; 5 = General education teacher; 6 = Occupational therapist; 7 = Speech and language therapist; 8 = Behavioral therapist; 9 = Paraprofessional; 10 = Aide; 11 = Principal; 12 = Administrator; 14 = Content teacher; 15 = Parent center director; 16 = Self; 17=Adoptive mother; 18=Adoptive father; 19=Foster mother; 20 = Foster father; 21=Grandmother; 22=Grandfather; 23=Step-mother; 24 = Step-father; 25=Aunt; 26=Uncle; 28=Both parents;31= Grandmother from mother side; 32= Grandfather from mother side; 33= Grandmother from father side; 34= Grandfather from father side; 36= Brother; 37= Sister; 38= Cousin; 39= female caregiver; 40=male caregiver; 41=Female child; 42=Male child; 43=Spouse/Mate; 44=Friend; 45=Parent; 46=Significant other; 47=Sibling; 48=Son/Daughter; 49=Son-in-law/Daughter-in law; 50=Other Relative; 51=Paid caregiver; 52=Friends; 53=Roommate; 54=Supervisor; 55=mother's boyfriend; 56=other parental figure; 57=Summary; 58=counselor ; 59 = other female relative; 60 = other male relative; 61 = non-relative ; 62=Maternal Aunt; 63=Maternal Uncle; 64=Maternal Cousin; 65 = Paternal Aunt; 66=Paternal Uncle; 67=Paternal Cousin ; 68=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Grandmother; 69=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Grandmother; 70=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Grandmother and Foster Father; 71=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Foster Mother; 72=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Foster Mother; 73=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Biological/Adoptive Father; 74=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Biological/Adoptive Father; 75=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Other; 76=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Stepfather; 77=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepfather; 78=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Grandfather; 79=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Foster Father; 80=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother; 81=Guardian, female; 82=Other female; 83=Guardian, male; 84=Other male; 85=Other/Grandparent/Nanny; 86 = Mother, Father, Guardian; 87 = Daughter, son, grandchild; 88 = Professional (e.g., social worker, nurse, therapist, psychiatrist, or group home staff); -999=Missing; 89 = Biological parent; 90=Other; 91 = Stepparent; 92 = Adoptive parent; 93 = Foster parent; 94 = Co-worker
Query cars_qpc1 Integer Recommended Communication: Imitates sounds, words, and movements of others 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc2 Integer Recommended Communication: Responds to facial expressions, gestures, and different tones of voice used by others 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc3 Integer Recommended Communication: Responds to his/her name being called by turning and making eye contact with the person calling his/her name 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc4 Integer Recommended Communication: Directs facial expressions to others to show the emotions he/she is feeling 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc5 Integer Recommended Communication: Uses a variety of gestures that are coordinated with words or used to explain things when he or she doesn't have the words to do so 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc6 Integer Recommended Communication: Uses made-up words or repeats specific words or phrases 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc7 Integer Recommended Communication: Has an unusual tone, rhythm, loudness, or rate of speech 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc8 Integer Recommended Communication: Speech is overly formal 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc9 Integer Recommended Communication: Carries on a conversation with another person that flow back and forth, at a level you would expect someone of his/her age 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc10 Integer Recommended Communication: Can talk with another person about that person's interests 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc11 String 100 Recommended Give examples of the communication problem behaviors rated above
Query cars_qpc12 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: makes eye contact when speaking with or listening to another person 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc13 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: Points to and shares things of interest with others 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc14 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: Follows another person's gaze or points toward an object that is out of reach 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc15 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: Is responsive to social initiations from others 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc16 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: Initiates social interactions with adults and peers 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc17 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: Sustains an interaction with others in an easy, flowing, back-and-forth manner 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc18 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: Makes and maintains friendships with peers of same developmental level 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc19 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: Shows a range of emotional expressions that match the situation 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc20 Integer Recommended Relate to others and show emotion: Understands and responds to how another person may be thinking or feeling 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc21 String 100 Recommended Give examples of the problem behaviors rated above
Query cars_qpc22 Integer Recommended Move his or her body: Has unusual ways of moving fingers, hands, arms, legs or spins or rocks body 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc23 Integer Recommended Move his or her body: Does things that might result in self-injury, like scratching, head banging, picking at his or her skin 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc24 Integer Recommended Move his or her body: Is clumsy, stumbles, or has an awkward walk or run 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc25 Integer Recommended Move his or her body: Has difficulty tying shoes, handwriting or other tasks that require fine motor coordination (school-age children or adults) 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc26 Integer Recommended Play: Uses only parts of toys instead of whole toys, or plays with objects 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc27 Integer Recommended Play: Plays with the same things in the same way over and over 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc28 Integer Recommended Play: Uses toys or other materials to represent something they are not 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc29 Integer Recommended Play: Engages in make-believe play, taking on a role 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc30 String 100 Recommended Give examples of the problem behaviors rated above
Query cars_qpc31 Integer Recommended React to new experiences and changes in routine: May show anxiety or worry in facial expression or body movement, or by becoming overly impatient 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc32 Integer Recommended React to new experiences and changes in routine: May show worry about the same thing over and over again 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc33 Integer Recommended React to new experiences and changes in routine: Copes with changes in routine or the environment 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc34 Integer Recommended React to new experiences and changes in routine: Has specific routines or specific ways things must be done by self or others 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc35 Integer Recommended React to new experiences and changes in routine: Has special interests or topics 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc36 Integer Recommended Uses his or her senses: Tends to look at objects from unusual angles or out of the corner of his or eyes 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc37 Integer Recommended Uses his or her senses: Is overly interested in light from mirrors or light reflecting off objects 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc38 Integer Recommended Uses his or her senses: Is overly sensitive to some sounds, smells, or textures; seeks some but, actively avoids others 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc39 Integer Recommended Uses his or her senses: Has an unusual response to touch; may overreact to touch or pain or may not respond to things that others would find uncomfortable or painful 1::5 1=Not a problem; 2=Mild-to-moderate problem; 3=Severe problem; 4=Not a problem now, but was in the past; 5=Don't know
Query cars_qpc40 String 100 Recommended Give examples of the problem behaviors rated above
Query cars_qpc41 String 5 Recommended Does this individual have any extremely unusual mathematical, reading, or artistic abilities? Yes; No
Query cars_qpc42 String 100 Recommended Does this individual have any extremely unusual mathematical, reading, or artistic abilities? Explain
Query cars_qpc43 String 100 Recommended Are there other unusual behaviors you have noticed that you would like to tell us about?
Query cars_qpc44 String 100 Recommended Additional Behavior Examples or Comments
Query cars_qpc45 Integer Recommended Please specify the number of the question that is related to your example or comment
cars_qpc46 String 100 Recommended Additional Behavior Examples or Comments
Query cars_qpc47 Integer Recommended Please specify the number of the question that is related to your example or comment
cars_qpc48 String 100 Recommended Additional Behavior Examples or Comments
Query cars_qpc49 Integer Recommended Please specify the number of the question that is related to your example or comment
Data Structure

This page displays the data structure defined for the measure identified in the title and structure short name. The table below displays a list of data elements in this structure (also called variables) and the following information:

  • Element Name: This is the standard element name
  • Data Type: Which type of data this element is, e.g. String, Float, File location.
  • Size: If applicable, the character limit of this element
  • Required: This column displays whether the element is Required for valid submissions, Recommended for valid submissions, Conditional on other elements, or Optional
  • Description: A basic description
  • Value Range: Which values can appear validly in this element (case sensitive for strings)
  • Notes: Expanded description or notes on coding of values
  • Aliases: A list of currently supported Aliases (alternate element names)
  • For valid elements with shared data, on the far left is a Filter button you can use to view a summary of shared data for that element and apply a query filter to your Cart based on selected value ranges

At the top of this page you can also:

  • Use the search bar to filter the elements displayed. This will not filter on the Size of Required columns
  • Download a copy of this definition in CSV format
  • Download a blank CSV submission template prepopulated with the correct structure header rows ready to fill with subject records and upload

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