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ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2026

Reliability and Validity of the Chinese Version of the Rapid Interactive Screening Test for Autism in Toddlers.

Huijuan Liu, Li Zhang, Ziyun Li, Haoran Meng, Ting Zhang, Mai Gao, Zhenyu Zhang, Yan Li

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Huijuan LiuKey Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Qingdao University, Jinan, China.
Li ZhangKey Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Qingdao University, Jinan, China.
Ziyun LiKey Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Qingdao University, Jinan, China.
Haoran MengDepartment of Pediatric Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.
Ting ZhangKey Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Qingdao University, Jinan, China.
Mai GaoKey Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Qingdao University, Jinan, China.
Zhenyu ZhangKey Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Qingdao University, Jinan, China.
Yan LiKey Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Qingdao University, Jinan, China. liyanxj@sina.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2233-7061

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Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Project of Shandong Province No.202412030598
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purposeThis study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Rapid Interactive Screening Test for Autism in Toddlers (RITA-T) in a cohort of Chinese toddlers aged 18 to 36 months.

methodsScreening was conducted on toddlers aged 18 to 36 months, encompassing those with ASD, language impairments, developmental delays, and typical development. Evaluations were performed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed), the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2, and the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. A random sample of 25 toddlers underwent a follow-up assessment with the RITA-T two weeks later. Critical values were determined based on the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of the RITA-T total score in differentiating ASD diagnoses.

resultsA total of 114 toddlers were enrolled in the study. The optimal cut-off score for the RITA-T in screening for ASD was determined to be 16, yielding a sensitivity of 0.918 and a specificity of 0.981, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of 0.961 (95% CI: 0.924-0.998, p < 0.001). Additionally, the scale exhibited strong internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.828), high test-retest reliability (Spearman's rho coefficient = 0.962, p < 0.01), and excellent inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.975, 95% CI: 0.970-0.979, p < 0.001).

conclusionThe Chinese version of the RITA-T is a robust instrument for the early identification of ASD and is highly applicable for early screening efforts in China.

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Autism spectrum disorderChinaEarly screeningRapid interactive screening test for autism in toddlers (RITA-T)

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