Communication bridge. AI can unlock new opportunities in diagnosing and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder

China Daily

25th November 2025

Communication bridge. AI can unlock new opportunities in diagnosing and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder

By Almaz Sharman

Artificial intelligence technologies are advancing rapidly and finding a wide range of applications, including in medical science. One such area that offers great promise – supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and studying its causes – demands a special scientific approach.

Despite decades of research, the origins of ASD are still not fully understood. Modern science is aware of more than 130 genetic mutations linked to ASD, but it remains unclear which of them play a decisive role or how exactly their interaction leads to the development of autism. The answers to these and other extremely complex scientific questions may lie beyond the capabilities of traditional methods.

Recently, partly a result of better diagnostic techniques, the number of children with ASD has been increasing around the world; Central Asia is no exception in this regard. The Autism Research Journal states that about 100 in 10,000 children around the world are diagnosed with ASD.

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