MCCMH - MCHAT Autism Screening
Screening Tool
Disclaimer
If you are concerned that your child
(18 months to 3 years of age)
may have autism and you aren’t sure how to talk about it with the doctor, this screening tool may help start the conversation.
Remember that a positive M-CHAT is not a diagnosis; only a qualified health professional can diagnose autism. If it is determined here that your child is
at risk
for Autism you will be contacted for a follow-up interview and evaluation.
Information you provide here is between you and Macomb County Community Mental Health, we will not share information with any outside agencies, companies, or other people unless stated otherwise.
Required Information
Date of Screening:
12/21/2024
Child's Name:
Child's Date of Birth:
Child's Insurance Type:
Child's Insurance ID (
Not Required
):
Name of Person Completing This Screening:
Title of Person Completing This Screening:
Name of Parent/Guardian:
Contact Information
Phone Number (Parent/Guardian):
Best Time to Contact:
Morning (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
Afternoon (12:01 PM to 5:00 PM)
Evening (5:01 PM to 8:00 PM)
Secondary Phone Number
Evaluation
1. 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?)
Yes
No
2. Have you ever wondered if your child might be deaf?
Yes
No
3. 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?)
Yes
No
4. Does your child like climbing on things? (
FOR EXAMPLE
, furniture, playground equipment, or stairs)
Yes
No
5. 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?)
Yes
No
6. 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)
Yes
No
7. 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)
Yes
No
8. Is your child interested in other children? (
FOR EXAMPLE
, does your child watch other children, smile at them, or go to them?)
Yes
No
9. 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)
Yes
No
10. Does your child respond when you call his or her name? (
FOR EXAMPLE
, does he or she look up, talk or babble, or stop what he or she is doing when you call his or her name?)
Yes
No
11. When you smile at your child, does he or she smile back at you?
Yes
No
12. 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?)
Yes
No
13. Does your child walk?
Yes
No
14. Does your child look you in the eye when you are talking to him or her, playing with him Yes No or her, or dressing him or her?
Yes
No
15. Does your child try to copy what you do? (
FOR EXAMPLE
, wave bye-bye, clap, or make a funny noise when you do)
Yes
No
16. If you turn your head to look at something, does your child look around to see what you are looking at?
Yes
No
17. 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”?)
Yes
No
18. 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”?)
Yes
No
19. 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?)
Yes
No
20. Does your child like movement activities? (
FOR EXAMPLE
, being swung or bounced on your knee)
Yes
No