The Social Responsiveness Scale - Second Edition (SRS-2)

The SRS-2.

The Social Responsiveness Scale - Second Edition (SRS-2) is a tool that healthcare professionals use to assess social communication and interactions in people of all ages. The assessment is usually done through a questionnaire that is completed by the person as well as someone who knows the person well, like a family member or partner.

The SRS-2 is designed to measure various behaviours related to social communication and interaction, including the person’s ability to initiate and maintain social interactions, communicate non-verbally, and understand social cues. The questionnaire consists of several items that ask about specific behaviours, such as whether the person enjoys being around others, makes friends easily, or has difficulty understanding jokes and sarcasm.

The results of the SRS-2 can provide valuable information to healthcare professionals in diagnosing social communication and interaction disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder, and developing a treatment plan tailored to the person's specific needs. It can also be helpful in monitoring progress over time and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.