The Role of Artificial Intelligence for Early Diagnostic Tools of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social communication and repetitive behaviors. This systematic review examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing ASD, focusing on pediatric populations aged 0-18 years. Materials and methods: A systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines. Inclusion criteria encompassed studies applying AI techniques for ASD diagnosis, primarily evaluated using metriclike accuracy. Non-English articles and studies not focusing on diagnostic applications were excluded. The literature search covered PubMed, ScienceDirect, CENTRAL, ProQuest, Web of Science, and Google Scholar up to November

SUBMITTER: Solek P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963361 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature