2021
What are we optimizing for in autism screening? Examination of algorithmic changes in the M‐CHAT
Schjølberg S, Shic F, Volkmar FR, Nordahl‐Hansen A, Stenberg N, Torske T, Larsen K, Riley K, Sukhodolsky DG, Leckman JF, Chawarska K, Øien RA. What are we optimizing for in autism screening? Examination of algorithmic changes in the M‐CHAT. Autism Research 2021, 15: 296-304. PMID: 34837355, PMCID: PMC8821132, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2643.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Parent-Endorsed Sex Differences in Toddlers with and Without ASD: Utilizing the M-CHAT
Øien RA, Hart L, Schjølberg S, Wall CA, Kim ES, Nordahl-Hansen A, Eisemann MR, Chawarska K, Volkmar FR, Shic F. Parent-Endorsed Sex Differences in Toddlers with and Without ASD: Utilizing the M-CHAT. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2016, 47: 126-134. PMID: 27757737, PMCID: PMC5222910, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-016-2945-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPredictive Validity of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) Born Very Preterm
Kim SH, Joseph RM, Frazier JA, O'Shea TM, Chawarska K, Allred EN, Leviton A, Kuban KK, Investigators E. Predictive Validity of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) Born Very Preterm. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2016, 178: 101-107.e2. PMID: 27592094, PMCID: PMC5165696, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.07.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderBehavioral dysregulationM-CHATModified ChecklistCognitive impairmentPredictive validityGold standard diagnostic instrumentsStandard diagnostic instrumentsAge 2 yearsASD diagnosisSocioeconomic statusSpectrum disorderPreterm toddlersAge 24 monthsPreterm childrenToddlersAutismLow gestational age newbornsImpairmentSensorimotorDiagnostic instrumentAge 10 yearsVision impairmentChildrenChecklist
2007
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: A Follow-up Study Investigating the Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kleinman JM, Robins DL, Ventola PE, Pandey J, Boorstein HC, Esser EL, Wilson LB, Rosenthal MA, Sutera S, Verbalis AD, Barton M, Hodgson S, Green J, Dumont-Mathieu T, Volkmar F, Chawarska K, Klin A, Fein D. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: A Follow-up Study Investigating the Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2007, 38: 827-839. PMID: 17882539, PMCID: PMC3612529, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-007-0450-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutistic DisorderChild, PreschoolEarly DiagnosisFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMass ScreeningSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsAutism spectrum disorderPositive predictive valueModified ChecklistSpectrum disorderTelephone interviewsEarly detectionHigh-risk sampleLow-risk sampleHigh-risk sourceM-CHATPositive casesPredictive valueReferral sourceToddlersPromising instrumentAutismInitial screeningChildrenMonthsDisordersChecklistScreeningInterviewsFollow
2006
Parental Recognition of Developmental Problems in Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chawarska K, Paul R, Klin A, Hannigen S, Dichtel LE, Volkmar F. Parental Recognition of Developmental Problems in Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2006, 37: 62-72. PMID: 17195921, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-006-0330-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDifferentiating between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Disabilities in Children Who Failed a Screening Instrument for ASD
Ventola P, Kleinman J, Pandey J, Wilson L, Esser E, Boorstein H, Dumont-Mathieu T, Marshia G, Barton M, Hodgson S, Green J, Volkmar F, Chawarska K, Babitz T, Robins D, Fein D. Differentiating between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Disabilities in Children Who Failed a Screening Instrument for ASD. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2006, 37: 425-436. PMID: 16897377, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-006-0177-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDevelopmental language disorderAutistic spectrum disorderChildhood Autism Rating ScaleSpectrum disorderCharacteristics of ASDAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleJoint attention skillsAutism spectrum disorderAutism Rating ScaleDevelopmental delayAttention skillsLanguage disordersSocialization skillsM-CHATModified ChecklistBehavioral presentationAlgorithm itemsConsistent impairmentBehavioral markersObservation ScheduleSensory processingDevelopmental disabilitiesAspects of communicationToddlersScreening instrument