Coral L Shuster, Patricia A Brennan, Brian S Carter, Jennifer Check, Viren D'Sa, Joyce C Graff, Jennifer Helderman, Julie A Hofheimer, Robert M Joseph, Laura E Murphy, Thomas G O'Connor, T Michael O'Shea, Michelle Pievsky, Stephen J Sheinkopf, Lauren C Shuffrey, Lynne M Smith, Pei-Chi Wu, Barry M Lester
BACKGROUND: The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a common pediatric screening tool with mixed accuracy findings. Prior evidence supports M-CHAT screening for developmental concerns, especially in toddlers born preterm. This study examined M-CHAT accuracy in a large, nationwide sample. METHODS: 3393 participants from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program were included. Harmonized M-CHAT (M-CHAT-H) results were compared with parent-reported autism diagnosis and autism-related characteristics to assess accuracy for term and preterm children, together and separately...
April 15, 2024: Pediatric Research