A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology launched Asia’s first one-stop artificial intelligence platform for autism spectrum disorder support on Wednesday.

The agent combines early screening, personalized intervention guidance and ongoing follow-up to help children and their families access timely support.

Called “ASD super agent”, the platform analyzes videos of children’s behavior to flag potential developmental concerns and offer tailored guidance. It also maintains individual profiles to support long-term follow-up.

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Chen Kani – a professor at HKUST’s Department of Mathematics and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics -- said the initiative is set to provide timely assistance to children with ASD.

Parents and professionals can access it whenever needed without having to wait months for symptom screening, he said.