{"id":156237,"date":"2018-05-03T10:13:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T04:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.developmentlogics.org\/article\/spotted-early-signs-autism-here-are-some-online-screening-tools"},"modified":"2025-08-21T13:15:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:45:18","slug":"spotted-early-signs-autism-here-are-some-online-screening-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newtest.nayi-disha.org\/article\/autism\/spotted-early-signs-autism-here-are-some-online-screening-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotted early signs for Autism? Here are some online screening tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child is different and each one develops and progresses at their own pace. However, delay or missing important milestones may be a cause of concern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such cases, it is important to seek professional guidance for a complete assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early signs of autism can be noticed as early as 18 months and early assessment\u00a0 intervention can go a long way in improving outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When do I seek help?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><em><b>Have you identified red flags for Autism?<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children will develop at their own pace, however missing important milestones should not be ignored. Some significant signs that need attention, include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of name response<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited or no eye contact<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed gross motor milestones such as walking, crawling etc<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of speech and communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repetitive movements and fixed interests<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><b>Are you concerned about your child\u2019s developmental delays?<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delay or missing a milestone does not necessarily indicate autism, it is however helpful to seek immediate professional help to identify the cause of concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social and emotional skills:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not show much interest in people around them\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not point to things<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has low or no name response<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not play with other children<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language and communication skills<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows less or no interest in interacting or communicating with people around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has very less vocabulary for a given age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">limited or no speech or language development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive skills\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not participate in play or turn taking games<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited or no pretend play<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty in understanding concepts or ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">limited problem-solving skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical skills<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed gross motor skills such as difficulty in crawling, walking or balancing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repetitive body movements such as flicking of fingers or flapping of hands or rocking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><b>Is he\/she not communicating or not making eye contact?<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delay in communication and speech\/language development is one of the most common signs of autism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of speech and language will differ from one child to another, however, some red flags to observe:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not babbling by 6 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not able to string together letters to make sounds by 12 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No use of gestures like pointing or waving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very few or no words by 18 months,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does not understand instructions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer than 50 words even at 2 years\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These concerns along with lack of eye contact should not be ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself riddled with these questions then you should definitely consider taking the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) or the Quantitative Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (Q-CHAT).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An assessment for autism should always be done by a healthcare professional. However,there are certain online screening tools that may help parents understand the signs and traits of their child. This can further guide them to approach their physicians for a proper assessment and diagnosis and access to early intervention and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two commonly used online screening tests are M-CHAT and Q-CHAT that are free Autism screening tests available online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Modified Checklist for Autism (M-CHAT)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The M-CHAT is a free online screening tool that can be used to identify the risk of autism in children. It consists of 20 questions to be completed by parents. These questions are based on the child\u2019s developmental milestones and behaviours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results can act as a guide for further evaluation and assessment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M-CHAT is widely used for developmental screening of children between ages 16-30months. The test can be accessed<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/enablenet.info\/wordpress\/index.php\/autism\/autism-2\/how-do-we-identify-a-child-with-asd\/screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Quantitative Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (Q-CHAT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online autism assessment tool, Q-CHAT is a screening test with 25 questions based on the child\u2019s behaviour. The scores are a quantitative measure of the autistic characteristics of a child. It is used for children between the ages of 18 and 24 months old. The test can be accessed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enablenet.info\/wordpress\/index.php\/autism\/autism-2\/how-do-we-identify-a-child-with-asd\/screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AQ Test (child) It acts as a guide for parents to understand if their child requires assessment for autism. It is aimed at assessing children between the ages of 4 and 11 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AQ Test (adult) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an online screening tool that can be used to identify autistic traits in individuals aged 16 and above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tests can be accessed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enablenet.info\/wordpress\/index.php\/autism\/autism-2\/how-do-we-identify-a-child-with-asd\/screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Who should take these tests?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tests were designed to help identify children with risk for Autism as early as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is beneficial as early detection will help address some of the developmental delays, and in some cases the delays can be efficiently managed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These assessment tools help identify potential risks for Autism in a child.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoring of these tests don\u2019t require any formal training, and hence can be self-administered by parents without the involvement of a therapist.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>It is important to understand that these tests are by no means diagnostic tools for Autism. They merely help identify children who are at a higher risk for Autism. It is thus completely harmless for every parent to take these online tests to help spot early signs of Autism.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to do after taking these tests?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have taken these tests because of specific concerns you may have had with regard to your child\u2019s development, then irrespective of the results of the test please carry your scores to a Developmental Pediatrician\/Psychologist\/Pediatrician near you to discuss the scores and get a complete developmental assessment for your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you spot early signs of Autism the key to effective management is early intervention. Learn about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nayi-disha.org\/article\/early-detection-early-intervention-can-make-big-difference-management-your-childs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">importance of early intervention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and act promptly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=918448448996&amp;text&amp;app_absent=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">844-844-8996<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can call or what\u2019s app us. 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