SINGAPORE: A new study has shown the effectiveness of a screening tool in early detection of autism in primary care settings, allowing for earlier interventions for young children with the condition.
Pediatricians can confidently use a newly revised screening tool, the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-up (M-CHAT-R/F), which combines parents' "yes" or "no" answers with ...
When our 18-month old son had his recent check-up, we were given a short form to complete prior to the appointment. That form was an autism screening tool called the Modified Checklist for Autism ...