Its so bad isnt it, and people just dont understand either You can add me on FB if you want to chat, just PM me

Thank you hunny

I downloaded the checklist for autism in toddlers (the M-CHAT assessment version) and although she only "scored" on two thirds of it, all of the crucial answers - questions 2,7,9,13,14,15 - she ticked every one of those

Has anyone else heard of/ seen/ completed this assessment?

ooo no do you have a link?

It's pretty hard to find, can't even remember where I got it, and you had to do a declaration that you weren't affiliated to this or that or whatever (sorry, pregnancy brain, it was late last night so don't remember lol) but it's meant to be the one the GP uses as a starting point. HOWEVER, I downloaded it, so give me a minute to figure out how to attach a word document, and I'll stick it on for you

thank you xxxxxxxxxxxx

Can't do it!!

So until I figure out how to attach a word doc, I'll copy and paste the text into this post, then maybe you could copy and paste it into a word document... sorry about that.

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M-CHAT
1. Does your child enjoy being swung, bounced on your knee, etc.?

2. Does your child take an interest in other children?

3. Does your child like climbing on things, such as up stairs?

4. Does your child enjoy playing peek-a-boo/hide-and-seek?

5. Does your child ever pretend, for example, to talk on the phone or take care of dolls, or pretend other things?

6. Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point, to ask for something?
7. Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point, to indicate interest in something?

8. Can your child play properly with small toys (e.g. cars or bricks) without just mouthing, fiddling, or dropping them?

9. Does your child ever bring objects over to you (parent) to show you something?

10. Does your child look you in the eye for more than a second or two?

11. Does your child ever seem oversensitive to noise? (e.g., plugging ears)

12. Does your child smile in response to your face or your smile?

13. Does your child imitate you? (e.g., you make a face-will your child imitate it?)

14. Does your child respond to his/her name when you call?

15. If you point at a toy across the room, does your child look at it?

16. Does your child walk?

17. Does your child look at things you are looking at?

18. Does your child make unusual finger movements near his/her face?

19. Does your child try to attract your attention to his/her own activity?

20. Have you ever wondered if your child is deaf?

21. Does your child understand what people say?

22. Does your child sometimes stare at nothing or wander with no purpose?

23. Does your child look at your face to check your reaction when faced with something unfamiliar?


Answers that are possibly cause for concern: all No apart from qus 11, 18 & 22.

Key “red-flags” are questions 2,7,9,13,14 & 15. No to all these questions are definite grounds for concern.

Hi there! I hope all is going well! I know the investigations take months and months, but it's good you started it off, nothing will change, he'll still be your brave boy, you'll just have a diagnosis and extra help for him in school and such (also you can get dla and increased child tax credits for him.. I put my daughters in a saving account for her for emergencies)
By "nothing will change" I mean of course the way you see him! He may progress over time, it just depends where on the spectrum he is. I know it takes ages, when I was waiting I got so frustrated with all the medical officials.. But fact is they don't like labellinf because then the child is stuck with that label often for life, better to be sure and not rush I guess.

Sorry this isn't helping you at all is it?

At tge end of the day, you are not alone in this, there are parents all over the world that have been through what you're going through and they live having someone to talk about it with! I suggest checking out local groups, even if not diagnosed, they really are welcoming and it does help to know they're there. (plus they understand why your child is a bit off, so you don't get the judging looks!)

I'm here to ramble on some mire if you'd like, just give me a shout

Chin up!