Rapid Interactive screening Test for Autism in Toddlers Rita-T

05/10/2025

Why the RITA-T?
Check us out! RITA-T (Rapid Interactive screening Test for Autism in Toddlers) Training updated!

05/08/2025

Do you have concerns about your child’s development?

02/15/2025

Have you trained on the RITA-T 2 or more years ago?? Then you need a refresher training. The RITA-T has been updated and its training improved.

Visit our website at www.kennedykrieger.org/RITA-T and email us for information!

The RITA-T is a new Level 2 screening tests: it is to be administered on young children identified at risk for ASD, or who scored positive on a Level 1 screening test, or providers are worried about.

12/12/2024

We are happy to share a news article featuring the RITA-T!

Article link: https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/767438025/pediatric-investigation-study-reveals-potential-of-advanced-diagnostic-model-for-autism-screening/

The article discusses findings from our most recent publication “Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of patients diagnosed with autism through the Rapid Interactive screening Test for Autism in Toddlers”.

Article link and other publications on the RITA-T can be found on our research page: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/research/centers-labs-cores/rita-t-research/research-collaboration

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Researchers use an interactive screening model to understand the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of toddlers diagnosed with autism BEIJING, BEIJING, CHINA, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that causes significant....

11/27/2024

Please join us for a training, discussion, Q & A session addressed for caregivers, guardians, parents and providers :

Supporting your child’s development: Recognizing needs, Maximizing potential, and Finding your Resources.

Wednesday 12/4 at 12-1 pm
Register with QR code below

11/26/2024

We are currently enrolling for our IRB approved study Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Autism Diagnosis: Insights from Caregivers and Providers.

The purpose of this study is to understand community providers and caregivers' attitudes and perceptions on autism/developmental delay diagnoses. The goal is to then develop a developmental/screening training program for providers and to create more resources for families.

Can you help us recruit families? Please see the attached flyer if your families with children with developmental delay or autism are interested to participate.

Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions!
RITA-T@kennedykrieger.org

11/26/2024

We are currently recruiting for our IRB approved study: Application and Validation of the RITA-T (Rapid Interactive screening Test for Autism in Toddlers) in Children 3-5 years Old

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychometrics of the RITA-T in children 3-5 years old and see how this interactive measure works at this age.

A member from our research team will meet participating families at the CDL on Broadway, or at CASSI on Greenspring, or at the Harriet Lane Clinic and administer the RITA-T. The study visit will take approximately 30 minutes.

Parking vouchers will be provided when necessary, and children will receive a gift bag with age-appropriate toys upon completion of the study visit.

Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions!: RITA-T@kennedykrieger.org

10/21/2024

We are currently recruiting for our IRB approved study: Application and Validation of the RITA-T (Rapid Interactive screening Test for Autism in Toddlers) in Children 3-5 years Old

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychometrics of the RITA-T in children 3-5 years old and see how this interactive measure works at this age.

A member from our research team will meet participating families at the CDL on Broadway, or at CASSI on Greenspring, or at the Harriet Lane Clinic and administer the RITA-T. The study visit will take approximately 30 minutes.

Parking vouchers will be provided when necessary, and children will receive a gift bag with age-appropriate toys upon completion of the study visit.

Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions!: RITA-T@kennedykrieger.org

10/03/2024

We are currently enrolling for our IRB approved study Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Autism Diagnosis: Insights from Caregivers and Providers.

The purpose of this study is to understand community providers and caregivers' attitudes and perceptions on autism/developmental delay diagnoses. The goal is to then develop a developmental/screening training program for providers and to create more resources for families.

Can you help us recruit families? Please see the attached flyer if your families with children with developmental delay or autism are interested to participate.

Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions!
RITA-T@kennedykrieger.org

09/27/2024

Check out our latest publication on the RITA-T improving equity in access for autism diagnosis

We evaluated the integration of the Rapid Interactive screening Test for Autism in Toddlers (RITA-T) model in a community, comparing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) toddlers' demographic and socioecon...

09/14/2024

Find us at the Maryland AAP meeting and at the society for Developmental Pediatrics meeting this weekend! RITA-T workshops, symposia, posters and latest research updates on improving equity in access for early identification!!
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05/07/2024

Great to be back in MA and do a RITA-T training at the MA Early Intervention Consortium! Thank you Fiona Tozer-Hayes BPhed, MA Reena Tripathi Demers for thé great work you are doing and Valerie Tokatli !