RBSK-ASQ — Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram Autism Specific Questions | PsychKit™

RBSK-ASQ — Autism Specific Questions

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About RBSK-ASQ and scoring

RBSK-ASQ is a quick three-question screen administered at 15–18 and 18–24 months. It uses two age-specific versions with Yes/No items. The English format is available online in the RBSK Job Aids. Validation data in Indian settings report very high sensitivity and high specificity in the 16–30 month band.

Use with the official item form: NHM RBSK Job Aids. If that link changes, check your state NHM site for the Job Aids PDF.

15–18 months: screen positive if Q1 = No and Q2 = No and Q3 = Yes.
18–24 months: screen positive if Q1 = No and Q3 = No and Q2 = Yes.

Sources in References below.

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Child name

UHID / MRN

Age (months)

Rater name and registration

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15–18 months 18–24 months

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RBSK-ASQ Clinician Report

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Child name
UHID / MRN
Age (months)
Rater
Date

Version	Q1	Q2	Q3	Screen status

Notes

Use with the NHM RBSK Job Aids for item text.
Screen positive if the version-specific pattern is met. See page details in Job Aids.
Proceed to DEIC or pediatric evaluation as per RBSK protocol.

RBSK-ASQ FAQ

What is RBSK-ASQ

A government screening tool used in India under RBSK to flag early autistic features at 15–18 and 18–24 months, administered by trained health workers or clinicians.

How many questions are there

Three Yes/No questions in each version. Item wording is in the official RBSK Job Aids PDF.

How is the screen result decided

15–18 months: screen positive if Q1 = No and Q2 = No and Q3 = Yes. 18–24 months: screen positive if Q1 = No and Q3 = No and Q2 = Yes.

Is this a diagnosis

No. It is a screen. Positive screens should be referred to pediatric services or DEIC for full evaluation. Negative screens do not rule out concerns. Re-screen at next due visit if concerns persist.

Do you store data

No. Answers save in your browser. The share link encodes data in the URL on your device.

Where can I find the official items

See the NHM RBSK Job Aids PDF linked above. If it moves, check your state NHM site for the latest resource pack.

References and credits

NHM. RBSK Job Aids: Autism Specific Questionnaire formats for 15–18 and 18–24 months. PDF
Mukherjee SB, Manivannan D, Sharma S. Validation of Hindi versions of M-CHAT-R/F, RBSK-ASQ and TABC in 16–30 months. Indian Pediatrics, 2024. Open article
Indian Academy of Pediatrics guidance on ASD screening ages. Cited within Indian Pediatrics commentary. Commentary

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