The Australian Sign Language Cognitive Screening Tool (Auslan-CST) aims to detect cognitive impairment and decline in older deaf Australians.
The Auslan-CST is a cultural adaption of the British Sign Language Cognitive Screening Test (BSL-CST).
It is fully translated into Auslan, presented in video format, and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
The test examines the domains of orientation, attention, memory, fluency, language, visuospatial/perceptual abilities, and executive function.
The Auslan-CST is designed for deaf Auslan signing older adults (>50 years of age).
Administering the Auslan-CST
The test should be completed by a qualified medical or allied health professional. If the medical or allied health professional is not fluent in Auslan, they should work with a certified Auslan interpreter, preferably with experience in mental health.
Request access to the Auslan-CST
If you are a medical or allied health professional and would like to request access to the Auslan-CST, please complete the form below.
Questions relating to the administration or scoring of the Auslan-CST can be directed to the Deafness and Mental Health Statewide Consultation and Liaison Service at deafness_mhs@health.qld.gov.au.
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