#Autism spectrum test for parents series

( For Example, does your child wiggle his or her fingers close to his or her eyes?)ĭoes your child point with one finger to ask for something or to get help? ( For Example, furniture, playground equipment, or stairs)ĭoes your child make unusual finger movements near his or her eyes? ( For Example, pretend to drink from an empty cup, pretend to talk on a phone, or pretend to feed a doll or stuffed animal?) Have you ever wondered if your child might be deaf?ĭoes your child play pretend or make-believe? ( For Example, if you point at a toy or an animal, does your child look at the toy or animal?) If you point at something across the room, does your child look at it? If something new happens, does your child look at your face to see how you feel about it? ( For Example, if he or she hears a strange or funny noise, or sees a new toy, will he or she look at your face?) Answer 19ĭoes your child like movement activities? ( For Example, being swung or bounced on your knee) Answer 20 If you turn your head to look at something, does your child look around to see what you are looking at? Answer 16ĭoes your child try to get you to watch him or her? ( For Example, does your child look at you for praise, or say “look” or “watch me”?) Answer 17ĭoes your child understand when you tell him or her to do something? ( For Example, if you don't point, can your child understand “put the book on the chair” or “bring me the blanket”?) Answer 18 When you smile at your child, does he or she smile back at you? Answer 11ĭoes your child get upset by everyday noises? ( For Example, does your child scream or cry to noise such as a vacuum cleaner or loud music?) Answer 12ĭoes your child look you in the eye when you are talking to him or her, playing with him or her, or dressing him or her? Answer 14ĭoes your child try to copy what you do? ( For Example, wave bye-bye, clap, or make a funny noise when you do) Answer 15 Is your child interested in other children? ( For Example, does your child watch other children, smile at them, or go to them?) Answer 8ĭoes your child show you things by bringing them to you or holding them up for you to see - not to get help, but just to share? ( For Example, showing you a flower, a stuffed animal, or a toy truck) Answer 9ĭoes your child respond when you call his or her name? ( For Example, does he or she look up, talk or babble, or stop what he or she is doing when you call his or her name?) Answer 10 Have you ever wondered if your child might be deaf? Answer 2ĭoes your child play pretend or make-believe? ( For Example, pretend to drink from an empty cup, pretend to talk on a phone, or pretend to feed a doll or stuffed animal?) Answer 3ĭoes your child like climbing on things? ( For Example, furniture, playground equipment, or stairs) Answer 4ĭoes your child make unusual finger movements near his or her eyes? ( For Example, does your child wiggle his or her fingers close to his or her eyes?) Answer 5ĭoes your child point with one finger to ask for something or to get help? ( For Example, pointing to a snack or toy that is out of reach) Answer 6ĭoes your child point with one finger to show you something interesting? ( For Example, pointing to an airplane in the sky or a big truck in the road) Answer 7 If you point at something across the room, does your child look at it? ( For Example, if you point at a toy or an animal, does your child look at the toy or animal?) Answer 1

M-CHAT-R (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised) If the behavior is rare (e.g., you've seen it only once or twice), answer as if the child has not acquired the behavior. Please answer questions to reflect your child's usual behaviors. You can use the results of the screener to discuss any concerns that you may have with your child’s healthcare provider. The results will let you know if a further evaluation may be needed. It's intended for toddlers between 16 and 30 months of age.

#Autism spectrum test for parents series

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised (M-CHAT-R) is a screener that will ask a series of 20 questions about your child’s behavior. Instructions for Taking and Scoring the M-CHAT-R autism test ( Access the M-CHAT-R™ in other languages here)