Autism & Neurodevelopmental Screening — ASD Early Detection

India’s most underdiagnosed childhood condition. 1 in 36 children may be autistic — yet most are identified only after age 4, when the brain’s most critical window for intervention has already begun to close. A 5-minute, non-invasive, AI-powered webcam screening changes that. Instant triage. Detailed assessment for at-risk children. All at camp speed.

Prevalence

India’s ASD Burden: 1 in 36 children in India may have Autism Spectrum Disorder — paralleling U.S. rates, yet most go unscreened (Times of India, 2024 / INCLEN Study)
Average Diagnosis Age: 52 months! Children in India receive their first ASD intervention at ~52 months — nearly 2 years after first parental concern, and well past the critical window.
Specialist Shortage : <5,000 developmental paediatricians in India for 250+ million children — making traditional specialist-led screening impossible at scale
NDD Prevalence: 1 in 8 children in India have a neurodevelopmental disorder (INCLEN, 2018) — ASD, ADHD, intellectual disability or developmental delay — most unidentified

The first 1,000 days and early childhood years are the brain’s most neuroplastic period. Early Start Denver Model trials show children receiving therapy before age 3 gain an average of 17 IQ points more than untreated peers. Every month of delay in identification is a month of lost potential — which is why mass screening at camp scale is critical.

Cost

The lifetime cost of undiagnosed and unsupported autism — in special education, therapy, lost employment, and family burden — is estimated at ₹10–25 lakhs per child. India’s current diagnostic pathway (ADOS-2 or CARS assessment) costs ₹2,000–₹20,000 per child and takes 45–60 minutes per session with a scarce specialist. Early screening at under ₹2,000 per child, delivered at camp scale, reduces the long-term burden by up to 50% through timely intervention — and can enable 75% of early-identified children to attend mainstream schools.

Solution

The AAP recommends universal ASD screening at 18 and 24 months. India has neither the specialists nor the tools to do this at scale through conventional pathways. Aignosis® — India’s first CDSCO Class B licensed AI-driven developmental screening tool — changes this entirely. Using a standard webcam, it analyses 7+ behavioural biomarkers — gaze patterns, joint attention, facial expressions, social responsiveness and more — in a 5-minute, non-invasive, child-friendly session, generating an instant triage report and, for screen-positive children, a detailed developmental assessment with personalised recommendations.

Why us

With appropriate interventions,

37% children may no longer meet autism criteria with early intervention
75% can attend mainstream schools with timely support
17 IQ points gained on average through early behavioural therapy (ESDM)
50% immediate reduction in lifetime care costs with early identification

CDSCO Class B licensed Developmental Screening Test
No specialist on site required; trained screener administers the 5-minute session
7+ behavioural biomarkers analysed simultaneously: gaze tracking, joint attention, facial expression, social response, attention span, eye contact and motor response
Non-invasive, no-touch — child watches interactive videos on screen; no physical contact, no discomfort
Instant triage report generated automatically — Positive (at-risk) / Negative / Monitoring required
For screen-positive children: detailed Aignosis Developmental Summary Report delivered within 24 hours via WhatsApp & cloud dashboard
Developed with a decade of research in collaboration with paediatricians, child psychologists and developmental experts; supported by AIIMS, BITS Pilani, IIMA, NVIDIA, AWS, Google Cloud
Post-screening referral pathway — connects families directly to therapy centres and developmental paediatricians for comprehensive evaluation

Who should get Screened

All children aged 18 months to 8 years
Children with speech or language delay
Children with limited eye contact or social smile
Children who do not respond to their name
Children with repetitive behaviours or rigid routines
Children with sensory over- or under-sensitivity
Children with family history of ASD or developmental delay
Any child whose parent or teacher has developmental concerns

Report Types & Turnaround Time

Tier 1 – Instant Triage (all children) : 5 minutes : Delivered on the spot at camp, immediately after the webcam session

AI triage result: Positive (at-risk) / Negative / Monitor
Biomarker flags highlighted for each domain
Parent-friendly plain-language summary
Shared instantly via print & WhatsApp

Tier 2 – Detailed Developmental Report (screen-positive): Within 24 hours : For children flagged as at-risk or requiring monitoring

Aignosis Developmental Summary Report — full biomarker analysis
Detailed Feature Report: social communication, joint attention, emotional response
Personalised lifestyle & therapy recommendations
Developmental handbook & specialist referral pathway

Technology Certifications

Screening Camp

50-200 Children screened per day: 5-minute non-invasive webcam session per child. Instant triage result before the family leaves. Detailed 24-hour report and specialist referral for all screen-positive children — no specialist on site required.

Venue Requirements

Quiet, low-distraction room for the screening session
Laptop (Intel i5 / 8GB RAM minimum) — provided by venue or Healium
Full HD 1080P 60fps webcam — provided by Aignosis
Stable high-speed internet connection
Child-sized chair or parent’s lap seating (~50cm from screen)
Tables & chairs for registration and waiting
Good lighting — no backlight behind child’s face

Inclusions

Camp day inclusions : Trained certified screener for the session, travel & transport of team and equipment, screening equipment, instant triage result per child (printed & WhatsApp add-on), parent counsellor on site for questions and support (add-on). Post-screening inclusions (at-risk children) : detailed developmental summary report within 24 hrs. Full 7+ biomarker feature report via cloud dashboard & whatsApp, personalised lifestyle & therapy recommendations, child development handbook for families, referral to developmental paediatrician or therapy centre.

Get in Touch with Us

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