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Does My Toddler Have Autism? (A Checklist for Parents)

Lots of parents have asked or even wondered, “Does my toddler have autism?” Thankfully there are wonderful resources that can give you further information about whether or not your child may have autism.


Does My Toddler Have Autism Resources

When our children are struggling or displaying puzzling behavior it can be alarming. However, it can sometimes also be tempting to simply brush it off as a phase that they’ll grow out of. While this may be true in some cases, addressing these concerns head-on can be a much more effective route to take! Below are websites that offer insight into a variety of concerns and solutions from parents who have been there.

 

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks has a checklist on their website that is a wonderful resource. You can access the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised (M-CHAT-R™) here: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/diagnosis/mchat

 

Autism Parenting Magazine

Check out Autism Parenting Magazine for additional information and helpful resources, like this article: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/signs-of-autism-in-girls/

 

Adore Them Parenting

Explore an entire collection of advice from parents, teachers, and health professionals that share on a variety of Special Need topics.

 

For more on this topic, check out the full Mental Health collection

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Filed Under: Autism Awareness, Mental Health, Special Needs

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