Using AI to support children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A qualitative research

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

AI in Mental Health Innovations Challenges and Collaborative Pathways

Publication Date

6-13-2025

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly contribute to improving the mental health of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), by offering tools to monitor, diagnose and support their emotional state. Through behavioral and voice analysis systems, AI can recognize signs of anxiety, depression or other psychological challenges at an early stage, allowing for early intervention by specialists and caregivers. In addition, personalization- based AI applications can offer interactive exercises and stress management strategies, contributing to children's overall well- being and enhancing their psychological well- being. For this purpose, a semi- structured interview survey was conducted with 30 mental health specialists. Their responses were coded and the following channels emerged from their decoding: AI helps mental health through emotion recognition systems, through personalized stress management applications, and through daily observation and intervention suggestions.

ISBN

[9798337350721, 9798337350745]

ISSN

2327-0411

Publisher

IGI Global

First Page

125

Last Page

139

Disciplines

Computer Sciences | Education

Keywords

Artificial intelligence, Neurodevelopmental disorders, Mental health, Personalized applications, Behavioral analysis

Scopus ID

105012045917

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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