Diagnosing Autism

If you are concerned about your child
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a validated developmental screening tool for toddlers between 16 and 30 months of age. It is designed to identify children who may benefit from a more thorough developmental and autism evaluation
https://m-chat.org/


How do I get my child screened for autism - this website provides a good place to start
www.autismspeaks.org/first-concern-action


Newly Diagnosed
https://iancommunity.org/cs/newly_diagnosed



Professional Information used for diagnosing ASD

Developmental screening and diagnostic tools
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-screening.html

Childhood Autism Rating Scale
https://www.cognitivecentre.com/assessment/childhood-autism-rating-scale-second-

Diagnosis criteria
www.autismspeaks.org/autism-diagnosis-criteria-dsm-5


These articles will help parents thought the process

What should an evaluation look like
https://childmind.org/article/what-should-evaluation-autism-look-like

Parents view of the process
https://themighty.com/2015/03/things-i-wish-i-knew-during-our-autism-diagnosis-process
















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