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ASD Screening
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When does the AAP recommend screenings for developmental delay to be performed | 9 months, 18 months and 30 months |
| When should screening be performed for ASD specifically | 18 months and 24 months |
| When can ASD be detected | 18 months or younger, by age 2 diagnosis is considered very reliable. |
| Ages and Stages Questionaries (ASQ) | General developmental screening tool. Parent-completed questionnaire; series of 19 age-specific questionnaires screening communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal adaptive skills; results in a pass/fail score for domains. |
| Communication and Symbolic Behaviour Scales | Standardized tool for screening of communication and symbolic abilities up to the 24-month level; the Infant Toddler Checklist is a 1-page, parent-completed screening tool. |
| Parents Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS Tools) | General developmental screening tool. Parent-interview form; screens for developmental and behavioral problems needing further evaluation; single response form used for all ages; may be useful as a surveillance tool. |
| Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-Chat) | Parent-completed questionnaire designed to identify children at risk for autism in the general population. |
| Screening tool for autism in toddlers and young children (STAT) | Interactive screening tool designed for children when developmental concerns are suspected. It consists of 12 activities assessing play, communication, and imitation skills and takes 20 minutes to administer. |