Modified Autism Screening Questionnaire for Children, M-CHAT-R Test - the question form
Questions: 20 · 4 minutes
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 enjoy pretend play? (For example, pretending to drink from an empty cup, talking on a toy phone, or feeding 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 he or she wiggle fingers close to the 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, a plane in the sky or a big truck on the road?)
Yes
No
8. Is your child interested in other children? (For example, does your child watch other children, smile or laugh, or go up to them?)
Yes
No
9. Does your child bring you objects to show you—just to share, not to get help? (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?
Yes
No
11. If 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 he or she scream or cry in response to 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 or her, or dressing him or her?
Yes
No
15. Does your child try to imitate 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 do not 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 they hear a strange or funny noise, or see a new toy, do they look at your face)?
Yes
No
20. Does your child enjoy movement activities? (e.g., being bounced or swung on your knee)
Yes
No