Child-Risk Assessment Screening Tool for ASD and ADHD is a mobile based application for screening ADHD and ASD by specialist and non-specialist Health Care Workers (HCW). ADHD and ASD are neurodevelopmental disorders. Early identification and screening of these disorders helps in planning early management and intervention of the key symptoms. The early intervention in return helps in improving the cognitive and behavioral outcomes of young children. If left untreated, it can lead to increased severity of symptoms.
a. Mobile apps help in increasing accessibility to ASD and ADHD screening among non-specialists (such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, parents, teachers etc.) and specialists (such as clinical/child psychologist, psychiatrist, pediatricians). It offers users a friendly, time-efficient mode of screening and helps in reaching a large population.
b. Disclaimer: C-RASTAA is a risk assessing screening tool which can’t provide a definite diagnosis of ASD and/or ADHD or any other related conditions. To receive a definite clinical diagnosis, a detailed assessment of the child by a qualified healthcare professional (Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Pediatrician, Psychiatrist) is needed.