Early screening of Autism among 18 to 24 months old toddlers using Quantitative-Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (Q-CHAT)
Iranian Journal of Child Neurology,
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020),
1 October 2020
,
Page 55-62
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijcn.v15i1.23480
Abstract
Objective
The aim of the present study was to screen the toddlers who are suspected to be autistic in their well-child visits at age 18 to 24 months via the Quantitative-Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (Q-CHAT).
Materials & Methods
After the screening, the screen-positive cases were clinically assessed
by a child psychiatrist and a child developmental psychologist. The total sample included 2467 toddlers; the mean total score of Q-CHAT was 30.64 (SD: 9.133).
Result
According to the clinical examinations, 6 cases met the criteria for autism (equal to 5.8% of screen-positive cases and 0.25% of the total sample), and 18 cases had a high probability of autism or other
neurodevelopmental disorders.
Conclusion
This study showed that the toddlers who were at risk of autism could be screened in PHC. Also, Q-CHAT could be used as a screening tool in Iran.
- Autism, Early Screening, Q-CHAT, Toddler
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