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Andhra Pradesh Expands Public Use of AbilityScore® to Guide Early Childhood Therapy

Government endorsement has led to pilot screenings in public facilities, including ICDS centers, where data-driven therapy plans are improving developmental outcomes

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It began with a mother, a mango card — and a child’s silent eyes that finally met her gaze. That moment marked the beginning of India’s new autism care revolution.
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Overview

  • AbilityScore® quantifies 344 child development skills across six domains on a 0–1000 scale and updates monthly to map progress and guide interventions.
  • The June 13 endorsement by Andhra Pradesh’s health minister authorized pilot screenings in public clinics and ICDS centers and co-training of therapists and ASHA workers.
  • Analysis of more than 19 million therapy sessions shows over 97% improvement in targeted areas and 85% of children reaching school readiness within a year.
  • TherapeuticAI® personalizes daily therapy programs using session data and parent feedback, reducing therapist burnout by 6.6 points on the Maslach scale.
  • SEVA™ subsidies and TherapySphere™ sensory environments provide equitable access and have cut anxiety by 22% and meltdowns by 43% in low-income families.