Is my child at risk for developmental delays?

About: This checklist for toddlers is used to check toddlers aged 16 to 30 months for signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delay. It's not a tool to diagnose your child, so even if the score suggested a medium or high risk of ASD or this does not mean your child will get a diagnosis of autism. Children whose parents are concerned about autism or developmental should still contact their GP or pediatrician for further support.

Why? Early detection of ASD or developmental delays is crucial for early intervention and support. It can be used by both health professionals and parents.

How? Answer questions about your child's behaviours and skills. Choose 'yes' or 'no' for each question based on how your child usually acts. If you're unsure, pick the option you think fits best and comment on it. After answering all 22 questions, press submit for your child's score and next steps.

Parent's name*

First NameLast Name

Date of birth of your child *

Date

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Zip Code

Do you have NDIS funding?*

YesNo

How did you find out about this screener?

GP's Name:

First NameLast Name

Speech Pathologist Name:

First NameLast Name

GP's email

example@example.com

Speech Pathologist's email

example@example.com

General Practitioner's details

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Speech Pathologist's details

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Other Specialist / Allied Health Professional's details

i.e. Name, email, address, phone number, etc.

1. If you point at something across the room, does your child look at it? (FOR EXAMPLE, if you point at a toy or an animal, does your child look at the toy or animal?)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 1:

2. Have you ever wondered if your child might be deaf?*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 2:

3. Does your child play pretend or make-believe? (FOR EXAMPLE, pretend to drink from an empty cup, pretend to talk on a phone, or pretend to feed a doll or stuffed animal?)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 3:

4. Does your child like climbing on things? (FOR EXAMPLE, furniture, playground equipment, or stairs)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 4:

5. Does your child make unusual finger movements near his or her eyes? (FOR EXAMPLE, does your child wiggle his or her fingers close to his or her eyes?)*

YesNo

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6. Does your child point with one finger to ask for something or to get help? (FOR EXAMPLE, pointing to a snack or toy that is out of reach)*

YesNo

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7. Does your child point with one finger to show you something interesting? (FOR EXAMPLE, pointing to an airplane in the sky or a big truck in the road)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 7:

8. Is your child interested in other children? (FOR EXAMPLE, does your child watch other children, smile at them, or go to them?)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 8:

9. Does your child show you things by bringing them to you or holding them up for you to see – not to get help, but just to share? (FOR EXAMPLE, showing you a flower, a stuffed animal, or a toy truck)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 9:

10. Does your child respond when you call his or her name? (FOR EXAMPLE, does he or she look up, talk or babble, or stop what he or she is doing when you call his or her name?)*

YesNo

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11. When you smile at your child, does he or she smile back at you?*

YesNo

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12. Does your child get upset by everyday noises? (FOR EXAMPLE, does your child scream or cry to noise such as a vacuum cleaner or loud music?)*

YesNo

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13. Does your child walk?*

YesNo

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14. Does your child look you in the eye when you are talking to him or her, playing with him or her, or dressing him or her?*

YesNo

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15. Does your child try to copy what you do? (FOR EXAMPLE, wave bye-bye, clap, or make a funny noise when you do)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 15:

16. If you turn your head to look at something, does your child look around to see what you are looking at?*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 16:

17. Does your child try to get you to watch him or her? (FOR EXAMPLE, does your child look at you for praise, or say “look” or “watch me”?)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 17:

18. Does your child understand when you tell him or her to do something? (FOR EXAMPLE, if you don’t point, can your child understand “come here”, “put the cup on the table”, “bring me the book”?)*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 18:

19. If something new happens, does your child look at your face to see how you feel about it? (FOR EXAMPLE, if he or she hears a strange or funny noise, or sees a new toy, will he or she look at your face?)*

YesNo

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20. Does your child like movement activities? (FOR EXAMPLE, being swung or bounced on your knee)*

YesNo

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21. Does your child pull your hand as a tool to access something, or direct/push you towards desired items/places instead of pointing or verbal communication?*

YesNo

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22. Does your child have a high interest (would spend most of their time studying or vocally repeating) in letters or numbers*

YesNo

Leave a comment if you are not sure about your answer to question 22:

Score

Is my child at risk for developmental delay?