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Autism Child Development Screener

Not sure if your child is showing signs of autism? Our quick screener takes less than five minutes and can help you understand whether a diagnostic evaluation may be the next step for your child.

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Why Take the Child Development Screener

Early recognition can make a big difference. Our free screener helps you better understand your child’s development and gives an indication if further steps should be taken.

1 A Simple First Step

2 Quick, Easy, and Confidential 

3 Clear Guidance After You Submit 

A Simple First Step

It’s easy. All you have to do is answer a few questions about your child’s development. It’s straightforward and designed for parents.

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Quick, Easy, and Confidential 

The screener takes just a few minutes to complete. Your answers are private, secure, and used only to help guide your next steps.

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Clear Guidance After You Submit 

Once you finish, you’ll receive immediate feedback (e.g., presence of autism likely or not) and recommendations, so you know exactly what to do next for your child’s journey.

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Child Development Screener FAQs

Caravel’s online child development screener is designed to be quick and parent friendly. Most families complete it in five minutes or so, giving you a clear first step toward understanding your child’s development and whether a full diagnostic evaluation may be recommended.

It’s designed to be completed by parents or primary caregivers who know the child’s behaviors, routines, and developmental milestones best. Your insights are essential for the screener to provide accurate feedback and guide next steps for evaluation or support.

Caravel’s online child development screener provides instant feedback once you complete it, along with guidance on whether a full diagnostic evaluation may be recommended.

If the child development screener or your observations raise concerns, Caravel recommends a diagnostic evaluation. This comprehensive assessment by licensed clinicians provides a clear diagnosis of autism (or rules one out) and offers personalized recommendations to guide therapy, supports, and next steps for your child’s development.

Yes. Caravel treats all information collected through the child development screener and diagnostic evaluations as strictly confidential. Your responses and your child’s results are protected in accordance with privacy laws and Caravel’s privacy policies.

No. Caravel’s online child development screener is completely free and confidential. Completing the screener does not result in any charges to your insurance or out-of-pocket costs.