Now available online
Author(s) : Robyn Young, Neil Brewer, Yong-Hwee Nah & Alliyza Lim
Publisher : ACER Press, 2022
SKU : PG_ADEC2
Screen children aged between 12–36 months
for ASD or autistic tendencies
The Autism Detection in Early Childhood (ADEC) 2nd Edition enables early detection of ASD or autistic tendencies and can enable much-needed support at an early stage of development.
ADEC 2nd Edition is an effective, validated, play-based online screening tool that identifies and details behaviours that can indicate autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autistic tendencies in children aged 12–36 months.
The ADEC can be administered in one of two ways:
Upon completion of the screener, administrators will receive an online report outlining the likelihood of ASD in the child screened and the suggested follow-up, including potential further screening and a referral for a more formal diagnosis. This allows for much-needed support at an early stage of development, which is a contributor to successful intervention.
ADEC Key Features
Online Scoring & Reporting
Online scoring and reporting for the ADEC 2nd Edition will be available on the ACER Psych Testing Platform, which offers:
The following qualifications are required to access this product. Please
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Please contact ACER Customer Service on +61 3 9277 5656 if you have any queries.
A Bachelor's degree in an allied health field such as: Psychology, Nursing, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or similar field.