A free, validated autism screening tool for Indian parents — in your language, in your home, without waiting months for an appointment or paying anyone a rupee.
I am Dr. Deborshi Das, a psychiatrist trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, SSKM Hospital, Kolkata — one of India's oldest and most respected psychiatric institutions.
In my years of clinical practice, I have seen parents arrive late — not out of neglect, but because no one made the first step easy. By the time a family sits across from a specialist, months or years have passed. The child has grown older. The window of early intervention has narrowed. And the parents carry a quiet guilt that was never theirs to bear.
I have also seen what happens when parents finally get a clear answer — the relief, the direction, the permission to act. That moment should not cost money. It should not require connections. It should not depend on which city you were born in.
"I built Monon because I have seen parents arrive late — not out of neglect, but because no one made the first step easy. This tool is free, always will be, and exists for one reason: to make that first step a little less frightening."
13 Indian languages. Every word translated with cultural care, not just literal accuracy.
Child's age, state, urban or rural. No names. No phone numbers. Nothing traceable.
20 globally validated questions in plain language. Takes 10–15 minutes from your home.
Low, medium, or high concern — with honest, practical next steps and Indian resources.
Our empathetic AI guide listens, asks follow-up questions, and helps you find your next step.
We use only tools that are openly licensed for non-commercial public health use — with full attribution to their creators.
The global gold standard for early autism screening, recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and used across 60+ countries. Validated for children aged 16–30 months. The follow-up component reduces false positives and ensures parents get the most accurate picture possible.
For children outside the M-CHAT age range, or for parents who want a conversational assessment of their child's history, our AI companion Aasha is available. Aasha asks structured follow-up questions, listens with clinical empathy, and provides guidance tailored to the Indian context — including specific resources by state and city.
For children aged 16–30 months. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. A trained professional must evaluate your child for any formal conclusion.
No names. No contact details. This data helps us understand which communities need support most.
We collect the minimum possible — only to understand which communities need support most. Nothing here can ever identify you or your child.
Child's age range · State / UT · Urban or rural setting · Which tool used · Result category only
Your name · Phone · Email · IP address · Child's identity · Individual question answers
Your individual responses are never stored anywhere. Only aggregate trends are studied.
Monon will never charge for access. No paywall, no premium tier, no subscription — ever.
Data is used solely for public health research. It is never sold, shared commercially, or used for advertising.
This tool is built and maintained by Dr. Deborshi Das MD, a practising psychiatrist — not a commercial entity.
Empathetic · Confidential · India-aware