Routine screening for ASD across children typically occurs ______.
A) at age 12 months
B) at the doctor's office
C) via the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised
D) via brain scan

Question

Routine screening for ASD across children typically occurs ______.
A) at age 12 months
B) at the doctor's office
C) via the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised
D) via brain scan

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Routine screening for ASD typically occurs at the doctor's office during well-child visits. Screening tools such as the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) may be used during these appointments to help identify children who may be at risk for ASD. Screening often begins at 18-24 months of age, but may also occur earlier or later depending on individual circumstances. Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R) is a diagnostic tool used to formally diagnose autism, but it is not used for routine screening. Brain scans may be used in research settings, but are not a standard part of routine ASD screening for children.

Routine Screening for ASD Across Children Typically Occurs ______