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Autism Screening for Children
1.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that all children be screened with an autism-specific instrument during well-child visits, at ages 18 and 24 months. This survey has 7 questions and will take less than 2
minutes to complete. Do you currently use the M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Infants and Toddlers) to screen for Autism in your pediatric patients?
Yes
No
2.
If you do use it, do you complete one at the recommended 18 months and 24
months?
Yes
No
N/A
3.
If not at those two times, when do you complete it?
4.
Do you use another screening tool?
Yes
No
5.
If so, what other screening tool do you use?
6.
If you do not screen for autism, what is your reason why? Choose an many as
apply.
It is too time consuming.
I do not know how to use it (Autism Screener) or how to score it.
I do not have access to it.
Reimbursement is poor, therefore, I do not do it.
I do not feel it is necessary.
Other
7.
Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns?