Evidence map of Spanish language parent- and self-report screening and diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorder

•Parent and self-report autism screening and diagnostic tools are most often developed in English then translated to Spanish.•Minimal information on translation methodology is published in peer-reviewed sources.•Often, empirical studies of translated Spanish language tools are not conducted.•A minority of instruments currently in use clinically were translated or developed using recommended cultural adaptation guidelines.•A minority of instruments currently in use clinically have published validity data to support their clinical use.