Social communication is a core deficit of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a key role in evaluating social skills of individuals with autism. Use of person-centered assessment tools in individuals with autism to explore social communication may facilitate improved consideration of perspectives of individuals with autism, which is critical for developing interventions and supports that align with their perspectives and values. An assessment process called the repertory grid can be used to explore one’s personal construction systems as they relate to social relationships. This article describes a process for administering this person-centered diagnostic process in individuals with autism using a semi-structured format established by Hess and colleagues. Data obtained through repertory grids may expand upon information gleaned from traditional assessment protocols when evaluating social communication strengths and challenges of individuals with autism. Furthermore, it offers clinicians and clients insight into clients’ unique personal experiences and relationships.

社交沟通是自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的核心缺陷。语言病理学家（SLP）在评估自闭症患者的社交技能方面起着关键作用。在自闭症患者中使用以人为中心的评估工具来探索社交交流可能有助于改善对自闭症患者观点的考虑，这对于制定干预措施并支持与其观点和价值观相符的行为至关重要。可以使用一个称为“储备库”的评估过程来探索与社会关系相关的个人构建系统。本文介绍了一种使用Hess和同事建立的半结构化格式对自闭症患者进行以人为中心的诊断过程的管理过程。在评估社交交流的优势和自闭症患者的挑战时，通过库网格获得的数据可能会扩展自传统评估协议收集的信息。此外，它还为临床医生和客户提供了有关客户独特的个人经历和关系的见解。