This application was created by a father of a child with autism to assist other parents and professionals who work with autistic children. The application is based on the ATEC test from the American Autism Research Institute and is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12. However, the test can also be taken for children between the ages of 3 and 4 before visiting a doctor to confirm or dispel any fears of autism.
The ATEC test is used to assess the dynamics of improvements in children with autism or for initial testing of children who may have an autism spectrum disorder. The lower the score, the fewer the problems. The test is not a medical diagnostic test and is not intended to set a diagnosis. The application provides several subscale scores as well as a total score to be used for comparison at a later date.
For more accurate scores, it is recommended that different people in contact with the child take the test. The application will calculate the average score on that day and show it on the chart. If a person scores more than 30 points, they should contact a specialist to make a survey and precise diagnosis.
Overall, this application provides a helpful tool for parents and professionals to assess the dynamics of improvements in children with autism or for initial testing of children who may have an autism spectrum disorder. However, it is important to note that the ATEC test is not a medical diagnostic test and should not be used to set a diagnosis.