Autism4AI - Amman, Jordan

Autism is a complex neurological disorder with a range of varying symptoms and characteristics that can present differently in each individual. According to a recent survey of parents, 1 in 45 children aged 3 through 17 have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Speech and Language Therapists often look for and work on autistic signs, symptoms, and behavioral patterns related to communication, social skills, and behavioral patterns. In addition, treatment for those with autism can be expensive, and there is often a lack of data and information sharing between treatment centers, researchers, and assistive technology that fails to register and account for the unique usage behaviors of those with autism.

In 2008, I started research and development on this project while  

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studying and working at a center for autism treatment where I saw firsthand the struggles of autistic individuals and their families. After the project began, I was able to help a young girl to play the piano in the lobby of a hotel, and the look of joy in her mother's eyes inspired me to help as many people with autism spectrum disorder as I could.

Our integrated system is built around an Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can learn and adapt to each autistic individual's specific needs, helping them to learn, develop, and interact. This AI-driven system offers the following benefits: low cost, safe environment, privacy, continuous treatment, and accurate statistics. We are also developing software that creates a harmony between different technologies, such as virtual reality, augmented