Using artificial intelligence to decode behavioural patterns in children with autism offers support to their unique needs. Photos: 123rf
After 18 years of trying to decode his children’s behaviour, Christopher Moore, 54, can usually understand what they need. But like a lot of parents of children with autism, he wonders who will take his place when he’s gone.
Three of his four children have autism. Two are mostly non-verbal. As they were growing up, it was often difficult to figure out their cues – whether they were hungry, hurting or bored. Years of different therapies tried to bridge the gap but were focussed on the child with autism adapting to typical communication styles, said Moore, who lives in Louisiana, the United States.
