Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)

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Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) #15

Open ryansnowden opened 8 months ago

ryansnowden commented 8 months ago

Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT): A screening tool aimed at identifying children 16 to 30 months old who are at risk for autism. It involves a short questionnaire filled out by parents, and if screening results indicate a risk of ASD, further evaluation is recommended.

Links:

AutismSpeaks
Meta-analysis of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised/Follow-up for Screening
Brief Report: Single and Repeat Screening with the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers-Revised in Young Children at Higher Likelihood for Autism Spectrum Disorder

ryansnowden commented 8 months ago

Followup questioning can be easy to implement, buuuuut in reality using it might be painful to use and better off in the hands of a professional.

There might be some lighter ways to do it and do fill the questionnaire out a bit more for a clinician.