With one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because autism is diagnosed based on behavior, and there are not yet ...

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 ...