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ArticleBMC psychology2024

Teachers and educators' experiences and perceptions of artificial-powered interventions for autism groups.

Guang Li, Mohammad Amin Zarei, Goudarz Alibakhshi, Akram Labbafi

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Article in BMC psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Guang LiSchool of History, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China.
Mohammad Amin ZareiAllameh Tabataba'i university, Tehran, Iran. m.zareie@atu.ac.ir.
Goudarz AlibakhshiAllameh Tabataba'i university, Tehran, Iran.
Akram LabbafiMaraghe Branch, PhD Candidate of English Language Teaching, Islamic Azad University, Teheran, Iran.

Funding

This work was supported by The General Project of Beijing Postdoctoral Research Foundation in 2023, "Research on the Representation of the Tacit Knowledge of High School History Teachers Based on Natural language processing". (Project No.2023-zz-182) 2023-zz-182
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Abstract

backgroundArtificial intelligence-powered interventions have emerged as promising tools to support autistic individuals. However, more research must examine how teachers and educators perceive and experience these AI systems when implemented.

objectivesThe first objective was to investigate informants' perceptions and experiences of AI-empowered interventions for children with autism. Mainly, it explores the informants' perceived benefits and challenges of using AI-empowered interventions and their recommendations for avoiding the perceived challenges. METHODOLOGY: A qualitative phenomenological approach was used. Twenty educators and parents with experience implementing AI interventions for autism were recruited through purposive sampling. Semi-structured and focus group interviews conducted, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis.

findingsThe analysis identified four major themes: perceived benefits of AI interventions, implementation challenges, needed support, and recommendations for improvement. Benefits included increased engagement and personalized learning. Challenges included technology issues, training needs, and data privacy concerns.

conclusionsAI-powered interventions show potential to improve autism support, but significant challenges must be addressed to ensure effective implementation from an educator's perspective. The benefits of personalized learning and student engagement demonstrate the potential value of these technologies. However, with adequate training, technical support, and measures to ensure data privacy, many educators will likely find integrating AI systems into their daily practices easier. IMPLICATIONS: To realize the full benefits of AI for autism, developers must work closely with educators to understand their needs, optimize implementation, and build trust through transparent privacy policies and procedures. With proper support, AI interventions can transform how autistic individuals are educated by tailoring instruction to each student's unique profile and needs.

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Autistic DisorderEducational PersonnelArtificial IntelligenceChildHumansLearningStudentsAI-empowered interventionsArtificial intelligenceChildren with autismEducatorsParents

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