Comparison between the Clancy Behavior Scale and the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers in Taiwan

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ID15713006
AuthorsChing-Lin Chu (0000-0002-6677-7053, National Pingtung University), Wen-So Su (Kaohsiung Medical University), Lai-Sang Iao (0000-0002-3509-9712, Nottingham Trent University), Chin‐Chin Wu (0000-0003-1433-7029, Kaohsiung Medical University, corresponding author), Yuh‐Ming Hou (Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, corresponding author), Yuh-Ming Hou (Department of Psychiatry, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chai-Yi 60002, Taiwan)
Year2024
Volume11
Issue5
Pages557-557
Publication date2024-05-06
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children11050557
PMID38790552
OpenAlexW4396674763
LanguageEN
References cited34

(1) Background: Precise diagnosis and early intervention are crucial for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to achieve a better prognosis. This study investigated the efficacy of the Clancy Behavior Scale (CBS) and Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) in detecting ASD among toddlers under 30 months of age. (2) Methods: A total of 215 toddlers (117 with ASD and 98 with development delays) aged between 18 and 29 months participated in this study. All the primary caregivers of these toddlers were recruited to complete the CBS and M-CHAT. (3) Results: The findings indicated that the accuracy of the CBS and M-CHAT was promising, and the short forms of these two instruments performed better than their full versions. The CBS:9 critical items presented a sensitivity of 0.75 and a specificity of 0.74, while the M-CHAT:14 brief items showed a sensitivity of 0.72 and a specificity of 0.85. (4) Conclusions: The diagnostic accuracy of high-risk ASD toddlers improved via the combination of CBS and M-CHAT, particularly when the information gathered from these two instruments were consistent. The findings may provide implications for enhancing the early detection of ASD

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Checklist · Childhood Autism Rating Scale · Developmental psychology · Intervention (counseling · Psychiatry · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology

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