Kelly S. Kimple|Erica A. Bartelt|Karen L. Wysocki|Michael Steiner
Performance of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers in Spanish-Speaking Patients
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
compare abnormal screening rates 2 different spanish versions modified checklist autism toddlers mchat us spanishspeaking patientsquasiexperimental design used historical english language controls abnormal screening rates compared spain westernhemisphere spanish versions well english controls time periods using chi square analysismchat questionnaires scored 589 subjects english n 415 spanish n 174 little difference spanish versions overall spanish abnormal screening rate double english 236 vs 113 p 001spanish mchat questionnaires abnormal often english even changing appropriate translation despite lower prevalence autism latinos issues translation interpretation cultural understanding behaviors may contribute given abnormal screening rates latinos use mchat followup interview spanishspeaking patients beneficial may timeconsuming