Autism

Question 1

As of 2014 how common is autism in the US?

Is there a difference between boys and girls?

Answer 1

1/68

Yes; ~5x MC in boys

As of 2014 CDC estimated 1 in 42 boys have autism and 1 in 189 girls

Question 2

When does the American academy of pediatrics (AAP) recommend we start screening for autism

Answer 2

18-24 months

Question 3

What is the M-chat?

Answer 3

Modified checklist for autism in toddlers

Scientifically validated tool for screening children between 16-30 months - assesses risk of ASD

Question 4

True or false; parents fill out M-chat

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Does your child take interest in other children
Does your child use their index finger to point to things
Does your child ever bring objects to show you
Does your child imitate you
Does your child respond to their name
Does your child look at things you point at

What are these questions?

Answer 5

The “Best 7” questions on M-chat

Question 6

How do you interpret the Best 7 questions on M-Chat

Answer 6

If 2 or more answers are yes than high risk of ASD

If fewer than 2 low risk ASD

Question 7

Autism and Asperger’s syndrome share common characteristics but one aspect differentiates Asperger’s, what is it?

Answer 7

Language development - autistic children typically struggle with language development while Asperger’s often grasp language quickly