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M-CHAT-R autism screen (18 months)

Israel

Most children: 16m–20m

What it is

A 20-question parent questionnaire at Tipat Halav; a positive screen leads to an evaluation, not a diagnosis.

Start preparing

1. Think about: pointing to show, responding to name, eye contact, pretend play, interest in other children.
2. Early intervention (from 18–24 months) has the strongest evidence — don't 'wait and see' past the follow-up date.

Sources

• Tipat Halav visit programme — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 30-08-2026
• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.