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Kavita Reddy1, Amar Taksande2, Bibin Kurian1
1Child Health Nursing, Srimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Cureus
|March 29, 2024
Summary
Smartphone apps offer accessible and objective autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screening, overcoming geographical barriers. Challenges include privacy, the digital divide, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration for future advancements.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Healthcare Technology
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screening is crucial for early intervention.
- Traditional screening methods face limitations in accessibility and objectivity.
- Smartphone applications present a novel approach to ASD identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the current landscape of smartphone applications for ASD screening.
- To identify the advantages and challenges associated with these digital tools.
- To explore the future potential of app-based ASD screening.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and current trends in ASD screening apps.
- Analysis of app functionalities, data collection methods, and technological integrations.
- Discussion of ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and the digital divide.
Main Results:
- Smartphone apps democratize ASD screening by overcoming geographical barriers.
- Apps offer enhanced objectivity through data-driven algorithms and machine learning.
- Key challenges include ensuring informed consent, protecting privacy, and addressing the digital divide.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone apps hold significant promise for improving ASD screening accessibility and objectivity.
- Addressing ethical, privacy, and equity issues is critical for successful implementation.
- Future advancements require interdisciplinary collaboration and integration into broader healthcare systems.
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