Checklist for Autism in ToddlersThe Checklist for Autism in Toddlers is a screening tool to be used by GP's during the 18 month developmental checkup. This is a copy of a part of the tool, the section for parents only. It can give you an idea what signs to look for in very young children.
Section A - Ask Parent:Yes or No? 1) Does your child enjoy being swung, bounced on your knee, etc? 2) Does your child take an interest in other children? 3) Does your child like climbing on things, such as up stairs? 4) Does your child enjoy playing peek-a-boo/hide-and-seek? *5) Does your child ever pretend, for example, to make a cup of tea using a toy cup and teapot, or pretend other things? 6) Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point, to ask for something? *7) Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point, to indicate interest in something? 8) Can your child play properly with small toys (e.g. cars or bricks) without just mouthing, fiddling, or dropping them? 9) Does your child ever bring objects over to you, to show you something?
British Journal of Psychiatry (1996), 168, pp. 158-163
British Journal of Psychiatry (1992), 161, pp. 839-843
* Indicates critical question most indicative of autistic characteristics
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