Roula Choueiri, Maria DeMeo, Valerie Tokatli, Guangyu Zhu, Bo Zhang
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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 socioeconomic characteristics. Of 394 ASD toddlers, 323 were screened with RITA-T. Those screened were from more deprived areas, traveled farther and were diagnosed earlier. The model improved the diagnosis of ASD in underserved areas.