Malay Translation and Validation of Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
Author Information
Author(s): Ariffin R. A., Ismail J., Abd Rahman F. N., Wan Ismail W. S., Ahmad N., Abdul Ghafar A., Yang W. W., Masra F., Kamal Nor N.
Primary Institution: Child Development Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
Hypothesis
The study aimed to translate the M-CHAT-R/F into Malay and assess its reliability and validity as a screening tool for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children aged 16–30 months.
Conclusion
The Malay M-CHAT-R/F is a reliable and valid screening tool for identifying ASD in young children in Malaysia.
Supporting Evidence
- The Malay M-CHAT-R/F showed good internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.906.
- The sensitivity of the Malay M-CHAT-R/F was 74.4%, and specificity was 90.9%.
- The area under the ROC curve for the Malay M-CHAT-R/F was 0.887.
Takeaway
This study created a Malay version of a questionnaire to help find children at risk for autism, making it easier for parents to understand and use.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study involving 244 children aged 16-30 months, using forward and backward translation methods for the M-CHAT-R/F and assessing reliability and validity.
Potential Biases
Potential sampling bias due to the inclusion of children already diagnosed with ASD.
Limitations
The study was conducted in a single university hospital, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to the broader Malaysian population.
Participant Demographics
Participants included children aged 16-30 months, with a majority being Malay (89.8%), and a higher prevalence of ASD in older children (24-30 months).
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
(0.840, 0.933)
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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