The contribution of artificial intelligence in people with autism: a systematic literature review

Abstract

Autism is a disorder that poses significant challenges in various areas such as health, education, social interaction, and how the world perceives them. The implementation of artificial intelligence in daily life and different fields offers an innovative approach to addressing these challenges, facilitating early detection, support in learning, and social interaction for individuals with this condition. The systematic literature review focuses on studying 50 out of 144 articles obtained from various databases such as EBSCO Host, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Scopus, ProQuest, and Web of Science. These articles were systematically organized using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) methodology, providing information about machine learning as the most utilized discipline, the types of infrastructure it relies on, and the countries that are at the forefront of this topic. This review will serve as a reference for stakeholders regarding the advancements and contributions of artificial intelligence for individuals with autism.