Name Steward Organization Suggested Domain Suggested Domain Description Cde Group Classification
Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) - use index finger interest indicator NINDS Health assessment
e.g., Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental ADL, cognitive function, etc.
NIH CDEs
  • NINDS
    • Disease
      • Epilepsy
        • Classification
          • Supplemental
        • Domain
          • Outcomes and End Points
            • Assessing Comorbidities
    • Domain
      • Outcomes and End Points
        • Assessing Comorbidities
    • Population
      • Pediatric

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# Definition
The indicator if child ever uses his/her index finger to point, to indicate interest in something. This is from the Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) which is a screening instrument which identifies children aged 18 months who are at risk of having social-communication disorders.

# Designation
Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) - use index finger interest indicator

# Identifier Origin Version
CHATUseIndexFingerInterestInd BRICS Variable Name N/A
Y8ujp2StdhC NLM CDEs 12-02-2025-download
C13108 NINDS 3