Early identification of children with autism and developmental delay is critical to ensure the best possible outcomes. M-CHAT.org is free, online screening tool to assist physicians and parents to quickly assess whether a child should receive a more thorough developmental evaluation.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children receive autism-specific screening at 18 and 24 months of age. The M-CHAT, one of the AAP recommended tools, can be administered at these well-child visits.

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A comprehensive developmental evaluation involves numerous specialists and exams. OpeningAutism.com provides parents and their doctors with powerful tools to help manage the flow of information between specialists. In addition, OpeningAutism.com includes a wealth of information about autism and the genetics of autism.