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Study Reveals M-CHAT Autism Screening Misses 38% of High-Risk Toddlers

Study Reveals M-CHAT Autism Screening Misses 38% of High-Risk Toddlers
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Research from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Network Open reveals that the M-CHAT screening tool fails to identify autism in approximately 38% of toddlers at high neurobiological risk. The study highlights significant limitations in relying solely on this popular developmental screening test for early autism detection. Researchers emphasize the critical need to supplement M-CHAT with additional comprehensive assessment methods to improve diagnostic accuracy. Early identification of autism is essential for initiating intervention services during critical developmental windows, making supplementary screening protocols vital for at-risk populations.

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