Team develops Asia's first AI-powered platform for one-stop autism support

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Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology developed ASD Super Agent, an integrated AI platform intended to provide autism support. The platform aims to help families access assessment and intervention services earlier, addressing long waits for support.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in every 100 children worldwide, yet many families face lengthy waits for professional assessment and intervention services, often missing the critical window for early support. To address this challenge, researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed "ASD Super Agent," Asia's first integrated AI platform for autism support.