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Artificial intelligence for autism spectrum disorder: advances in diagnosis, behavior analysis and educational
José Jesús Sánchez Amate1, Antonio Luque de la Rosa1
1Department of Education, University of Almería, Almería, Spain.
Introduction:
Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly relevant field of research in the study of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), offering novel technological approaches for the analysis, detection, and support of individuals on the autism spectrum. The aim of this study was to systematically review recent scientific literature examining the application of artificial intelligence in ASD.
Methods:
The review was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Dialnet, and Google Scholar, including studies published between 2019 and 2025. After applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 18 empirical studies were included in the final analysis. Methodological quality and risk of bias were assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools adapted to the methodological design of each study.
Results:
Current research focuses primarily on four areas: early detection and diagnostic support, automated analysis of behavioral and social patterns, AI-based educational technologies, and communication support systems. Although the reviewed studies demonstrate promising advances in machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, important methodological limitations remain, particularly regarding external validation, dataset representativeness, and heterogeneity of performance indicators.
Discussion:
Overall, artificial intelligence shows considerable potential for supporting diagnosis, education, and communication in ASD; however, greater methodological robustness, transparency, and ethical safeguards remain necessary before broader implementation in real clinical and educational settings.
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