M-CHAT-R

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised (M-CHAT-R) is a validated screening tool¹ used to help identify possible indicators of ASD in young children (between 16 and 30 months of age).

The M-CHAT-R consists of 20 yes/no questions that screen various social, communicative, and behavioural aspects of a child’s development. The questionnaire is typically filled out by a parent or caregiver and can be administered in a healthcare setting or completed online.

The M-CHAT-R helps identify potential indicators for ASD and aids in early detection, allowing for further evaluation and intervention if necessary. However, it is important to note that the M-CHAT-R is a screening tool and not a diagnostic tool. If a child is identified as being at risk for ASD based on the M-CHAT-R, further evaluation by an appropriately qualified psychologist or psychiatrist is recommended to either confirm or rule out a diagnosis of ASD.

The official website for the M-CHAT-R can be found here: https://www.mchatscreen.com/

A free automated scoring version of the M-CHAT-R can be found at:  https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child

References

1. Robins, D. L., Casagrande, K., Barton, M. L., Chen, C., Dumont-Mathieu, T., & Fein, D. (2014). Validation of the modified checklist for autism in toddlers-revised with follow-up (M-CHAT-R/F). Pediatrics, 133(1), 37–45. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-1813.

Author: digitallysound