Psychometric Properties of the STAT for Early Autism Screening

Stone, Wendy L.; Coonrod, Elaine E.; Turner, Lauren M.; Pozdol, Stacie L.

doi:10.1007/s10803-004-5289-8

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“…60 ± .07 for the M-CHAT alone, and .76 ± .07 for the M-CHAT plus telephone interview. Furthermore, the threshold for failing the screener was set low to avoid as many misses as possible, at the expense of positive predictive power; practitioners should be aware of this fact and might consider an intermediate type of evaluation, such as the Screening Tool for Autism in 2-Year-olds (Stone et al 2004), or their own clinical assessment, before referring children with a borderline score for a full, specialized work-up.…”

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The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: A Follow-up Study Investigating the Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Kleinman

Robins

Ventola

et al. 2007

J Autism Dev Disord

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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often go undetected in toddlers. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) was used to screen 3,793 children aged 16-30 months from lowand high-risk sources; screen positive cases were diagnostically evaluated. Re-screening was performed on 1,416 children aged 42-54 months. Time 1 Positive Predictive Value (PPV) was .36 for the initial screening and .74 for the screening plus follow-up telephone interview; values were similar for Time 2 PPV. When separating referral sources, PPV was low for the low-risk sample but acceptable with the follow-up telephone interview. Children with ASD from the low-risk and high-risk samples were highly similar. Results indicate that the M-CHAT continues to be a promising instrument for the early detection of ASD.

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The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: A Follow-up Study Investigating the Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Kleinman

Robins

Ventola

et al. 2007

J Autism Dev Disord

357

258

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“…39 Recent data indicate that the STAT may also have utility in younger toddlers aged 14 to 23 months, although additional data are needed for this age group. 40 Although the STAT requires a higher level of expertise to administer than parent questionnaires such as the M-CHAT, a recent study provided evidence of the effectiveness of Web-based training of community services providers of various professional backgrounds; this training could enhance the feasibility of the STAT.…”

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Early Screening of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research

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This article reviews current evidence for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screening based on peer-reviewed articles published to December 2013. Screening provides a standardized process to ensure that children are systematically monitored for early signs of ASD to promote earlier diagnosis. The current review indicates that screening in children aged 18 to 24 months can assist in early detection, consistent with current American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations. We identify ASD-specific and broadband screening tools that have been ev-aluated in large community samples which show particular promise in terms of accurate classification and clinical utility. We also suggest strategies to help overcome challenges to implementing ASD screening in community practice, as well as priorities for future research. Pediatrics 2015;136:S41-S59

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“…Other promising screening instruments include the Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Test-II 37 and the Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year Olds. 38 For children who are 4 years or older, the Social Communication Questionnaire may be used as an autism screening instrument. 7,27,28 Children with autism can also be identified by a characteristic early developmental profile, with relative strengths in visuomotor problem solving and discrepant and disproportionate weaknesses in language.…”

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Autism

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Katusic²,

Voigt³

2006

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med

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A utism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired reciprocal social interaction, impaired communication, and restricted, repetitive, or stereotyped behaviors. Autism seems to affect more children than was previously believed, although this phenomenon may be due to broadening of the diagnostic criteria and increased awareness of the condition. Recent research has clearly indicated the importance of early identification, since early intensive treatment is associated with better long-term outcome. There are many controversies and competing theories about the etiology and treatment of autism, often leaving families confused about the best course of treatment and intervention. Pediatric primary health care clinicians have an important role in both the early identification and ongoing management of children with autism. It is, therefore, essential that primary care clinicians have up-todate information about the science of autism.

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Psychometric Properties of the STAT for Early Autism Screening

Cited by 220 publications

References 29 publications

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: A Follow-up Study Investigating the Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: A Follow-up Study Investigating the Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Early Screening of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research

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