Application of artificial intelligence in modern healthcare for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Journal: Frontiers in medicine
Published Date: May 21, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) range from mild to severe and are evident in early childhood. Children with ASD have difficulties with social interaction, language development, and behavioral regulation. ASD is a mental condition characterized by challenges in communication, restricted behaviors, difficulties with speech, non-verbal interaction, and distinctive facial features in children. The early diagnosis of ASD depends on identifying anomalies in facial function, which may be minimal or missing in the first stages of the disorder. Due to the unique behavioral patterns shown by children with ASD, facial expression analysis has become an effective method for the early identification of ASD.

Authors

  • Abdullah H Al-Nefaie
    King Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Theyazn H H Aldhyani
    Department of Computer Sciences and Information Technology, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
  • Sultan Ahmad
    Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Engineering and Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
  • Eidah M Alzahrani
    Computer Science Department, Al-Baha University, Al-Bahah, Saudi Arabia.

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