Smiles for Speech Autism Screening App

🌟 Overview

A digital screening tool designed to help identify early signs of autism inn chuldren, particularly for underserved communities in Ghana. This web application empowers parents and caregivers with accessible developmental screening, educational resources, and support recommendations.

🎯 Mission Alignment

Since 2017, Smiles for Speech has been dedicated to providing children with special needs access to essential therapy services. This app directly supports the mission by:

Improving early detection of autism spectrum disorder
Bridging gaps in access to diagnostic resources
Providing educational materials to reduce stigma
Enabling data-driven resource allocation

✨ Key Features

Child Profile Management: Create and track developmental profiles for multiple children
Evidence-Based Screening: Interactive questionnaires based on recognized autism indicators
Personalized Recommendations: Actionable insights based on screening results
Resource Hub: Localized support services and educational materials
Progress Tracking: Visualize developmental changes over time and download health metrics via PDF
Admin Dashboard: Aggregate anonymous data for program improvement

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js (v16+)
Firebase project with Firestore database
Google Analytics account (optional)

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/smilesforspeech/autism-screening-app.git

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Set a firebase configuration
Create a .env file in the root directory

Add your firebase credentials:

VITE_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your-api-key
VITE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your-project.firebaseapp.com
VITE_PROJECT_ID=your-project-id
VITE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your-bucket.appspot.com
VITE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your-sender-id
VITE_APP_ID=your-app-id