Table 1.
SRS items included in short scores (as identified in Sturm et al., 2017 “Short Form”)
| SRS item number | Subscale and broad content assessed1 |
|---|---|
| 4 | Autistic mannerisms; rigid behavior |
| 7 | Social awareness; perception of others’ feelings2 |
| 8 | Autistic mannerisms; odd behavior |
| 13 | Social communication; awkward peer interactions3 |
| 16 | Social communication; eye contact avoidance3 |
| 18 | Social communication; difficulty initiating friendships3 |
| 22 | Social communication; appropriate peer play 2 |
| 23 | Social motivation; lack of group activities |
| 29 | Autistic mannerisms; regarded as odd3 |
| 30 | Social cognition; overstimulation |
| 33 | Social communication; socially awkward |
| 37 | Social communication; difficulty relating to peers3 |
| 38 | Social communication; response to others’ emotions2 |
| 39 | Autistic mannerisms; narrow interests3 |
| 42 | Social cognition; sensory sensitivity |
| 54 | Social awareness; aloof interpersonal interactions |
1
The SRS is copyrighted and published by Western Psychological Services (WPS). Reproduction of specific items is not permitted; we therefore provide a summary of item content, which is not intended to be used for administrations.
2
Reverse-coded items.
3
Item also included in the Generation R Study’s 18-item SRS.