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What is in the STAT™ Test Kit?

The STAT Training Tutorial (included in the Test Kit) is an interactive web-based application that provides thorough instruction on item administration and scoring, and includes video examples and practice tests. Information about interpreting STAT results and explaining results to parents is also provided.

The STAT™ was developed with several considerations in mind. First, it was designed as a Level 2 screener for use in referral settings, to identify children who are at risk for autism within samples of children for whom there are developmental concerns. The items included on the STAT™ were selected because they were the most effective in differentiating two-year old children with autism from those with other disorders.

The STAT™ was designed for use by a wide range of community professionals working with young children in assessment or intervention settings. The STAT™ is used by psychologists, pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, social workers, preschool teachers, and early intervention specialists.

Although some parents become concerned about their child’s behavior and development as young as 16 months old, many children with autism do not receive a definitive diagnosis until they are 3½ years or older. By learning to administer the STAT™, you will be able to identify children at an earlier age who are at risk for a diagnosis of autism, and refer them for further assessment and specialized intervention.