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Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)
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Please visit this website for more information about the instrument: Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Link
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| Classification |
Supplemental: Epilepsy
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| Short Description of Instrument |
Purpose: To screen toddlers between the ages of 16 to 30 months to assess the risks for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Description: The M-CHAT is a 23-item yes/no parent report designed to screen for ASD in toddlers.
Comment: The checklist is designed to screen for ASD, thus there will be a high rate of false positives. Not all children who fail the screen will be diagnosed with ASD, and a structured follow-up interview was developed to be used in conjunction with this screen to address this sensitivity. The M-CHAT is available in multiple languages.
Primary Dependent Measures: Critical Items
Time Estimates: 15 minutes
Vendor: Robins, Diana L., M-CHAT Information.
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| References |
Kleinman JM, Robins DL, Ventola PE, et al. The modified checklist for autism in toddlers: a follow-up study investigating the early detection of autism spectrum disorders. J Autism Dev Disord. 2008; 38: 827-39.
Document last updated April 2018
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