Free Autism Screening for Toddlers (16 - 30 months)

Quick, parent-friendly screenings that take about 5 minutes to help identify early developmental risks

What is M-CHAT?

The M-CHAT-R (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers) is a widely used, research-based screening tool designed to identify early signs of autism spectrum disorder in young children.

It consists of a short set of parent-answered questions and is recommended for toddlers between 16 and 30 months of age.

Takes about 5 minutes
Parent-Completed
No Cost!
Note: This is not an official ASD Diagnosis

Tell us a bit about your child:

Who Should Complete an M-CHAT Screening?

Parents of toddlers age 16 – 30 months
Parents who have questions about communication, social skills, or development
Parents seeking peace of mind or early guidance

Many families complete the M-CHAT simply to better understand their child’s development.

What Happens After the Screening?

Low Risk:
Your child’s responses do not indicate elevated risk at this time. We’ll share helpful developmental resources.

Medium Risk:

A brief follow-up conversation may be recommended to better understand results.

High Risk:

We’ll guide you through next steps, which may include a diagnostic evaluation or intake consultation.

The M-CHAT is a screen tool and does not provide a diagnosis.

Helping Children And Families Succeed!

WHAT OUR FAMILIES SAY

Parents’ Testimonials

I love the team at Ascend! My son was diagnosed with ASD when he was 3 and our pediatrician strongly recommended enrolling him in an ABA-focused early intervention program. We started with Ascend’s half-day program, but ended up moving him to the full-day program (pulled him out of half-day daycare) because the results were so meaningful. I love that my son receives 1v1 attention from his behavior therapists, but also benefits from interacting with the other children in his class. Thank you Ascend!

The employees at Ascend Autism are friendly, responsive, and understanding. They truly listen and worked to accommodate our family’s needs. We are thrilled with the progress we are seeing as a result of ABA therapy! We are so thankful for the passionate and knowledgeable staff at Ascend Autism! I highly recommend to any families in Westchester County that are interested in ABA services for their child.

The professionals at Ascend Autism were patient, kind, and optimistic every time they walked in our home. For most all challenging behaviors, they gave parents and therapists the appropriate strategies to overcome them. When they were in my house, I always felt at ease and less worried about the week to come. They would instantaneously respond to any texts if a challenging situation emerged. We love the team at Ascend Autism dearly and feel as though they are part of the family!!!

I trust the team at Ascend Autism. They do a wonderful job and really care about the kids they serve. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an autism provider!

Free Autism Screening for Toddlers (16 - 30 months)

What is M-CHAT?

Tell us a bit about your child:

Who Should Complete an M-CHAT Screening?

Parents of toddlers age 16 – 30 months

Parents who have questions about communication, social skills, or development

Parents seeking peace of mind or early guidance

What Happens After the Screening?

Helping Children And Families Succeed!

WHAT OUR FAMILIES SAY

Parents’ Testimonials

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