Category: Screening, Diagnosis and Assessment

M-CHAT Autism Screening

This website provides information on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), which is a free screening tool for autism. This is the tool recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to be used at well child visits, but can also be used by parents, and other professionals working with young children. The website also provides information on scoring the tool, answers frequently asked questions, offers additional resources and provides the tool in multiple languages.

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Understanding Autism Evaluations

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for parents and families on the process of getting an autism evaluation, how to read and understand the evaluation report, as well as common assessment tools that may be included in the evaluation.

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What is a Psychiatrist?

This resource developed by ASERT provides an overview of psychiatry and psychiatrists, answer questions about what they do, what to expect when meeting with a psychiatrist, how to find one, and why a psychiatrist may be needed.

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