Child psychiatry: autism screening: practice question

A Psychiatry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Psychiatry · Child psychiatry: autism screening

Sample item

Which screening tool is commonly used for autism at 16 to 30 months of age?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. M-CHAT

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a parent-completed screening questionnaire used around 18 to 24 months. Conners and Vanderbilt scales are used for ADHD.

Option by option

  • A. Vanderbilt scale

    The Vanderbilt scale assesses ADHD.

  • B. Denver II scoring only for hearing

    Denver II is a general developmental screening tool, not specific for autism.

  • C. Conners rating scale

    Conners scales screen for ADHD.

  • D. M-CHAT (correct)

    Correct. M-CHAT is the autism screening tool in toddlers.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is D, M-CHAT. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a parent-completed screening questionnaire used around 18 to 24 months.

Why is "Vanderbilt scale" not the answer?

The Vanderbilt scale assesses ADHD.

Why is "Denver II scoring only for hearing" not the answer?

Denver II is a general developmental screening tool, not specific for autism.

Why is "Conners rating scale" not the answer?

Conners scales screen for ADHD.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Child psychiatry: autism screening in Psychiatry. Conners and Vanderbilt scales are used for ADHD.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Child psychiatry: autism screening?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.