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Using the M-CHAT-R/F to Screen for ASD

Krista Clancy, Ph.D.
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Description

1 in 31 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder, which has steadily increased over the last 30 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends surveillance and screening for ASD at 18 and 24 months. The M-CHAT-R/F (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised, with Follow Up) can be incorporated along with other developmental surveillance tools.

This course aims to:
A). Improve provider confidence in administering, scoring, and interpreting the results of the M-CHAT-R/F
B). Improve navigation of services for ASD through increased provider knowledge about recommendations and outcome data, leading to
C). Referral to diagnosis and access to treatment for children with ASD at younger ages when services have the greatest impact

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe how the screening process for ASD can be incorporated into regular surveillance monitoring.

  • Use the M-CHAT-R/F to screen for ASD.

  • Interpret data from the screening and choose the appropriate recommendations for next steps.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this presentation is for participants to enhance their ability to effectively screen for Autism Spectrum Disorder by incorporating the M-CHAT-R/F into routine developmental surveillance, accurately interpreting results, and facilitating timely referrals to diagnostic and treatment services.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Krista Clancy, Ph.D.
Dr. Krista Clancy, PhD. is a licensed in psychologist and behavior analyst. She earned her bachelor degree in psychology from Western Michigan University in 1997, her master degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology in 2000 from Eastern Michigan University and her PhD. in Educational Psychology from Wayne state University in 2017. She has been practicing in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and autism for the last 25 years as a consultant, ABA business owner, and center director. Dr. Clancy is the program coordinator for the Masters of Science ABA program at WSU where she oversees curriculum, staff and students in the program. She also consults with ABA agencies on staff training and supervision issues, program development, and the clinical oversight; as well as; on legal cases related to ASD. Additionally, Dr. Clancy has served on the State of Michigan Autism Council and the advisory board of the Black Applied Behavior Analyst organization. Dr. Clancy’s interests and research are in the areas of ASD early identification and treatment, capacity building and staff training, interprofessional training, parent training, coordination of care, and supervision.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana