How does the PEDS differ from ASQ and M-CHAT?

How does the PEDS differ from ASQ and M-CHAT?

• A. PEDS uses fixed domain cutoffs; ASQ uses open-ended concerns, M-CHAT screens for social communication only.
• B. PEDS uses open-ended parent concerns to identify risk, while ASQ uses structured domain items with cutoffs, and M-CHAT specifically screens for autism.
• C. PEDS is a direct child assessment; ASQ is a parent concerns tool; M-CHAT is a cognitive screening tool.
• D. PEDS is for school-age children; ASQ is for infants; M-CHAT is for adults.

Answer: (B)