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*Current AzAAP members may access the M-CHAT for free by utilizing a discount code. Please contact Pedslms@azaap.org to receive the discount code.

The M-CHAT-R/F (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up) is a fast, accurate, free screening tool for developmental and behavioral problems in children from 16 – 30 months. It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as the autism screening tool and uses the parents’ own assessment of the child’s behavioral problems, and when used with the follow-up interview identifies developmental concerns warranting evaluation in 98% of toddlers who screen positive.

Effective August 1, 2014, AHCCCS providers who are appropriately “certified” can be reimbursed for performing the M-CHAT R/F at the 18 and 24 month well child examinations.

Once the certification is complete, the certificate will need to be submitted to CAQH via the CAQH Provider Data Portal at https://proview.caqh.org/pr.

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Expert Faculty: Catherine Riley, MD, FAAP, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson's Profile

Expert Faculty: Catherine Riley, MD, FAAP, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson


Dr. Catherine Riley is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arizona, Department of Pediatrics. She holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, a master's degree in education from Western Maryland College, and a doctoral degree from Mayo Medical School. She completed a fellowship in developmental behavioral pediatrics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  

She has been here in Arizona for 8 years. She teaches in the UA Medical School in both the basic science and the clinical medical curricula. The majority of her time is spent clinically evaluating and diagnosing children with developmental and behavioral concerns. Dr. Riley is the program director for the Developmental Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship. She is a member of the board, along with being the leader of the professional advisory committee for the Autism Society of Southern Arizona. Dr. Riley also serves as the Medical Director for Early Brain and Child Development Section of the AzAAP and chairs the Developmental Screening Committee.