An Interactive Autism Screening Tool for Early Childhood Providers
Currently the average age of diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the US is close to 4 years of age (signs can be seen as early as 12 months of age).
It is important to think of a new system and new way to identify early ASD:
To identify early to treat early and to change the course of the disorder and significantly reduce its impact.
This is an urgent public health need and not only in the US but globally.
Roula Choueiri, MD, is the co-developer of the Rapid Interactive Screening Test for Autism in Toddlers (RITA-T). The RITA-T will allow the screening and identification of toddlers as early as 18 months of age.
Latest News
RITA-T Kits are now available!
*The RITA-T Team will be updating the administration of item I: Mirror: Self-Recognition. Please check back on the course site or our website for updates as we continue to develop this. Updates to the training course and RITA-T material will be made accordingly. *
The RITA-T Team is happy to announce we now have translated material in Spanish and Portuguese! For translations on how to integrate the RITA-T in Practice,click here
UPDATE on the RITA-T Kits: We have added more diverse infant/toddler pictures with our screening kit!
The RITA-T Team's newest journal article is out:
"Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategies for Use in Local Communities"
Project A.N.C.H.O.R Presentation for World Autism Day
“Inshallah/Ojalá: God Willing” Perception of Autism in Immigrant Families: Implications for Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
