M-CHAT Autism Screening Tool

M-CHAT is © 2009 Robins, Fien, and Barton

Please answer these questions about your child. Keep in mind how your child usually behaves. If you have seen your child engage in a behavior a few times, but they do not usually do it, then please answer no. Please check yes or no for every question.

M-Chat-R: Question 1 of 20

If you point at something across the room, does your child look at it?

For example: If you point at a toy or an animal, does your child look at the toy or animal?
M-Chat-R: Question 2 of 20

Have you ever wondered if your child might be deaf?

M-Chat-R: Question 3 of 20

 Does your child play pretend or make-believe?

For example: Pretend to drink from an empty cup, pretend to talk on a phone, or pretend to feed a doll or stuffed animal?
M-Chat-R: Question 4 of 20

Does your child like climbing on things?

For example: furniture, playground equipment, or stairs.
M-Chat-R: Question 5 of 20

Does your child make unusual finger movements near his or her eyes?

For example: Does your child wiggle his or her fingers close to his or her eyes?
M-Chat-R: Question 6 of 20

Does your child point with one finger to ask for something or to get help?

For example: Pointing to a snack or toy that is out of reach.
M-Chat-R: Question 7 of 20

Does your child point with one finger to show you something interesting?

For example: Pointing to an airplane in the sky or a big truck in the road. This is different from your child pointing to 'ask' for something
M-Chat-R: Question 8 of 20

Is your child interested in other children?

M-Chat-R: Question 9 of 20

Does your child show you things by bringing them to you or holding them up for you to see - not to get help, but just to share?

For example: showing you a flower, a stuffed animal, or a toy truck.
M-Chat-R: Question 10 of 20

Does your child respond when you call his or her name?

M-Chat-R: Question 11 of 20

When you smile at your child, does he or she smile back at you?

M-Chat-R: Question 12 of 20

Does your child get upset by everyday noises?

For example: Does your child scream or cry to noise such as a vacuum cleaner or loud music?
M-Chat-R: Question 13 of 20

Does your child walk?

M-Chat-R: Question 14 of 20

Does your child look you in the eye when you are talking to him or her, playing with him or her, or dressing him or her?

M-Chat-R: Question 15 of 20

Does your child try to copy what you do?

For example: wave bye-bye, clap, or make a funny noise when you do.
M-Chat-R: Question 16 of 20

If you turn your head to look at something, does your child look around to see what you are looking at?

M-Chat-R: Question 17 of 20

Does your child try to get you to watch him or her?

For example: Does your child look at you for praise, or say "look" or "watch me"?
M-Chat-R: Question 18 of 20

Does your child understand when you tell him or her to do something?

For example: if you don't point, can your child understand "put the book on the chair" or "bring me the blanket"?
M-Chat-R: Question 19 of 20

If something new happens, does your child look at your face to see how you feel about it?

For example: If he or she hears a strange or funny noise, or sees a new toy, will he or she look at your face?
M-Chat-R: Question 20 of 20

Does your child like movement activities?

For example: Being swung or bounced on your knee.

Please confirm where we should send your screener results.

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