The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: An Initial Study Investigating the Early Detection of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.

Robins, Diana L.; Fein, Deborah; Barton, Marianne L.; Green, James A.

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ERIC Number: EJ645113

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: An Initial Study Investigating the Early Detection of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.

Robins, Diana L.; Fein, Deborah; Barton, Marianne L.; Green, James A.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v31 n2 p131-44 Apr 2001

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), consisting of 23 yes/no items, was used to screen 1,293 children. Of the 58 given a diagnostic/developmental evaluation, 39 were diagnosed with autism. Six items pertaining to social relatedness and communication provided the best means of discrimination among children. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Autism, Check Lists, Early Identification, Early Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Screening Tests, Social Behavior, Test Reliability, Toddlers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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