- Free online autism screening for young children
Take the free M-CHAT-R autism screening
20 questions · 2 minutes · gentle, private. Built for toddlers 16–30 months. Based in Massachusetts.
- ANNA Autism Care — Boston, MA.
- For children 16-30 months. This screening is built for toddlers and young children ages 16–30 months.
- It's a screening, not a diagnosis. It only flags whether a closer look may help.
- A real diagnosis starts with ANNA. For an actual evaluation, the best next step is to reach out to our team.
How it works
Three small steps to a little more clarity
No sign-up, no jargon, no pressure. Just a few honest minutes for your peace of mind.
STEP 01
Answer 20 quick questions
One simple yes-or-no question per card, with a progress bar so you always know how far you’ve come.
STEP 02
Get an instant, gentle read
We tally your answers and show you a clear result — low, some signs, or worth a specialist’s eyes.
STEP 03
Talk to ANNA if you'd like
If anything stands out, we’ll help you take the real next step: a warm, professional evaluation.
About the screening
What the screening is — and isn't.
A trusted, research-backed tool
Our questions follow the M-CHAT-R™ — one of the most widely used early-childhood autism screeners.
Designed for ages under 6
It’s built for toddlers and young children between 16 and 30 months of age.
A flag, never a verdict
A screening can point you toward help — it cannot diagnose. Only a clinical evaluation can do that.
Please remember
“This screening can't diagnose autism. If anything gives you pause, the kindest next step is a real conversation with us.”
— The ANNA care team
Ready when you are
Start the free online screening now — or skip ahead and talk to a real person about a proper evaluation. Either way, you're taking a good first step.
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