M-Chat - Autism "test"

LoveleeB · Aug 24th, 2011, 17:42 PM

Hi,

I just wanted to post this link for an M-Chat test I found. It's more detailed than the M-Chat tests I was normally coming across on the internet so I thought some Mums on here who are worried may find it helpful. I know that only a thorough exam by multiple doctors/ therapists can provide a true diagnosis but I did find this helpful (especially as here in Canada it can take a long time to get a true diagnosis).

Anyway, I just thought I'd post it in case it can help some worried Mums find a (possible) answer.

https://www.m-chat.org/mchat.php

JASMAK · Aug 24th, 2011, 21:41 PM

Result: Risk for Autism

The results of this screening suggest that there are some areas in which your child may not be developing like other children his/her age group. It is recommended that you make an appointment with your primary care Physician to review your child's M-CHAT findings and/or have a complete developmental assessment at your local Early Intervention Center.

My daughter was diagnosed already (age 2, she is now 6) but just wanted to see what it would say based on todays answers. Guess she still has it!

JASMAK · Aug 24th, 2011, 23:42 PM

I went through it with my baby, and she is 'low risk' I knew she didn't have autism because she can already do things that Makena has never done, but it was nice to see it in writing...so thanks again for posting this...it has eased my mind.

Midnight_Fairy · Aug 25th, 2011, 09:20 AM

Result: Risk for Autism

The results of this screening suggest that there are some areas in which your child may not be developing like other children his/her age group. It is recommended that you make an appointment with your primary care Physician to review your child's M-CHAT findings and/or have a complete developmental assessment at your local Early Intervention Center.

We already have autism diagnosis too. Was just interested.

delmeg10 · Aug 26th, 2011, 23:51 PM

Result: Risk for Autism

The results of this screening suggest that there are some areas in which your child may not be developing like other children his/her age group. It is recommended that you make an appointment with your primary care Physician to review your child's M-CHAT findings and/or have a complete developmental assessment at your local Early Intervention Center.

We don't have Luke's appointment until November to see the Developmental Pediatrician and to be assessed. But, I figured this would be the outcome of the questions. We'll just have to wait and see.

JASMAK · Aug 27th, 2011, 00:00 AM

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Originally Posted by delmeg10

Result: Risk for Autism

The results of this screening suggest that there are some areas in which your child may not be developing like other children his/her age group. It is recommended that you make an appointment with your primary care Physician to review your child's M-CHAT findings and/or have a complete developmental assessment at your local Early Intervention Center.

We don't have Luke's appointment until November to see the Developmental Pediatrician and to be assessed. But, I figured this would be the outcome of the questions. We'll just have to wait and see.

Marleysgirl · Aug 27th, 2011, 14:58 PM

Andrew came out as "Risk for Autism" too ... but many of his risk areas could be caused by his delayed development and/or his hearing problems.

LoveleeB · Aug 27th, 2011, 18:07 PM

I sometimes manipulate the test. If I'm having a positive day then my answers reflect that, if it's a particularly bad day, my answers reflect that too. Sometimes the answers don't seem clearcut, they fall somewhere between Yes and No.

JASMAK · Aug 27th, 2011, 20:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveleeB

I sometimes manipulate the test. If I'm having a positive day then my answers reflect that, if it's a particularly bad day, my answers reflect that too. Sometimes the answers don't seem clearcut, they fall somewhere between Yes and No.

That could be because your baby is quite young still.

Ilovehim89 · Aug 28th, 2011, 08:41 AM

james also got "risk for autism" his next evaluation is in like 2 weeks (sep 13th) They think he could have Autism...i guess we will see

Aug 24th, 2011, 17:42 PM	#1
LoveleeB Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 338	M-Chat - Autism "test" Hi, I just wanted to post this link for an M-Chat test I found. It's more detailed than the M-Chat tests I was normally coming across on the internet so I thought some Mums on here who are worried may find it helpful. I know that only a thorough exam by multiple doctors/ therapists can provide a true diagnosis but I did find this helpful (especially as here in Canada it can take a long time to get a true diagnosis). Anyway, I just thought I'd post it in case it can help some worried Mums find a (possible) answer. https://www.m-chat.org/mchat.php

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Aug 24th, 2011, 21:41 PM	#2
JASMAK Other BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13,371	Result: Risk for Autism The results of this screening suggest that there are some areas in which your child may not be developing like other children his/her age group. It is recommended that you make an appointment with your primary care Physician to review your child's M-CHAT findings and/or have a complete developmental assessment at your local Early Intervention Center. My daughter was diagnosed already (age 2, she is now 6) but just wanted to see what it would say based on todays answers. Guess she still has it!

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Aug 24th, 2011, 23:42 PM	#3
JASMAK Other BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13,371	I went through it with my baby, and she is 'low risk' I knew she didn't have autism because she can already do things that Makena has never done, but it was nice to see it in writing...so thanks again for posting this...it has eased my mind.

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Aug 25th, 2011, 09:20 AM	#4
Midnight_Fairy Other BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Coast UK Posts: 31,734	Result: Risk for Autism The results of this screening suggest that there are some areas in which your child may not be developing like other children his/her age group. It is recommended that you make an appointment with your primary care Physician to review your child's M-CHAT findings and/or have a complete developmental assessment at your local Early Intervention Center. We already have autism diagnosis too. Was just interested.

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Aug 26th, 2011, 23:51 PM	#5
delmeg10 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 823	Result: Risk for Autism The results of this screening suggest that there are some areas in which your child may not be developing like other children his/her age group. It is recommended that you make an appointment with your primary care Physician to review your child's M-CHAT findings and/or have a complete developmental assessment at your local Early Intervention Center. We don't have Luke's appointment until November to see the Developmental Pediatrician and to be assessed. But, I figured this would be the outcome of the questions. We'll just have to wait and see.

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Aug 27th, 2011, 14:58 PM	#7
Marleysgirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,541	Andrew came out as "Risk for Autism" too ... but many of his risk areas could be caused by his delayed development and/or his hearing problems.

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Aug 27th, 2011, 18:07 PM	#8
LoveleeB Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 338	I sometimes manipulate the test. If I'm having a positive day then my answers reflect that, if it's a particularly bad day, my answers reflect that too. Sometimes the answers don't seem clearcut, they fall somewhere between Yes and No.

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Aug 28th, 2011, 08:41 AM	#10
Ilovehim89 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MOUNTAIN HOME, ID Posts: 2,159	james also got "risk for autism" his next evaluation is in like 2 weeks (sep 13th) They think he could have Autism...i guess we will see

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