Autism Testing 4 Kids (AT4K)’s Clinical Director, Dr. Erica Crawford, was featured on the Practical AI and Healthcare podcast to discuss how emerging technology is supporting the autism evaluation process.
Dr. Crawford joined Dr. Latha Valluripalli Soorya, clinical psychologist at Rush University Medical Center and co-founder of Argus Cognitive, alongside hosts Steve Labkoff and Leon Rozenblit, for a conversation about Neurora, an FDA-cleared innovative technology designed to provide clinicians with additional behavioral data during autism assessments through smart glasses.
Making the Evaluation Process More Efficient
One of the most notable benefits Dr. Crawford discussed was the potential to streamline clinical documentation.
As she explained during the episode, report writing that previously could take four to five hours can now often be completed in less than an hour with the support of the technology.
Reducing time spent on documentation may help clinicians work more efficiently while maintaining a thoughtful, individualized approach to each evaluation. The discussion also explored how more efficient workflows can help clinical teams better manage the different stages of the assessment process.
Combining Innovation With Clinical Expertise
Technology can offer clinicians new ways to organize and interpret behavioral information, but every child is unique. A comprehensive autism evaluation still depends on clinical observations, the child’s developmental history, and a professional’s expertise.
The podcast explored both the potential and the current limitations of this technology, including what published research demonstrates and where further study is needed. The conversation also considered how future research may expand the ways clinicians understand and track developmental outcomes.
Listen to the Full Episode
We’re proud to see Dr. Crawford representing AT4K in this important conversation about the future of autism evaluations. We remain committed to advancing access to timely, high-quality assessments and exploring innovations that can better support clinicians, children, and families.
🎧 Listen to the Practical AI and Healthcare episode here to hear Dr. Crawford discuss her clinical experience with Neurora and the evolving role of AI in autism assessment.
