Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT)

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Description

The Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) is a screening instrument that identifies children who are at risk for social-communication disorders. This tool is a short questionnaire that is completed by the parents and a primary health care worker at the child's 18-month developmental checkup.

Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://www.autism.org.uk/working-with/health/screening-and-diagnosis/checklist-for-autism-in-toddlers-chat.aspx

Developer

Guy's Hospital; University College London; University of Cambridge

Funding Sources

The National Autistic Society

QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related

History

Release Date: 01/2000
Original Summary: 03/2007

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QualityTool Classification

Disease/Clinical Category:

Autism

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Patient Care Process:

Primary care