M-CHAT
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)
The M-CHAT-R/F is an early autism screening tool designed to identify young children at increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It consists of a questionnaire completed by parents, followed by a follow-up interview for at-risk cases, in order to increase screening accuracy.
- Number of questions
- 20 questions
- Estimated duration
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
- Target audience
- Children (16-30 months)
- Authors
- Diana L. Robins, Deborah Fein, Marianne Barton (2014)
- Category
- Parenting, Autism spectrum
Preview of the 20 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Each question is answered yes/no. Some answers indicate an at-risk score for autism. A total score of 3 or higher requires follow-up (a complementary interview); if the score remains high after the follow-up, a thorough diagnostic evaluation is recommended.
Usage
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