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AI and the platform in general could help children with autism navigate social cues by bringing awareness to the subtly and help to discuss interactions afterward along with setting up situations for structured social interactions

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variety of formats/space for being able to discern facial expressions, voice frequencies, acoustic environment adjustments

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Consider using language that is straightforward so as not to be misinterpreted.

Focus on organization to reduce anxiety.

DL

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Autism is a spectrum, which means it impacts people in very different ways. AI could help to make others aware of specific needs of classmates that might not be obvious simply with the diagnosis

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Closed captions for content and all navigation noise prompts. Translation settings for all languages.

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In the same or similar way we discussed brain breaks - AI could implement a more fine tuned set of possibilities (quiet room etc...) that better meet the needs of those with Autism

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That can send various cues/signals based on what is happening (example, what are people commenting, descriptions of what is happening on screen)

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Text-to-Speech, Screen Readers, Magnification Options (This is so much easier with today's level of technology! I remember having to make copies at 300% that would take significant levels of time!)

DL

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Use lots of pictures and graphics when possible for visual cues.

DL

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To help with pattern recognition and preventative measures. Prompts or check-ins could be based on initial/ongoing surveys

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Consideration of the different ways text can be manipulated to meet the needs of learning disabled and also to improve reading for typical students as well.

These include (probably missing some):

Font choice

Font size

Line spacing

Text alignment

Background contrast

chunking

highlighting key text

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Build in opportunities to validate feelings without being judgmental - AI could help do this in a non-personal way that is personalized (if that makes sense).

DL

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Awareness and checking in on fatigue from screen activities. Breaks and activities that don’t require screen.

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For the sake of meeting student needs, especially for those with a disability or special needs is always critical. Integrating check-ins that are specific to those needs and specific accommodations could help foster communication and lead to more nuanced support.

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Building in CBT principles could help with a wide variety of disabilities but particularly emotional and behavioral related

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Exercises to help boost focus and concentration, memory

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With a licensed professional, building in ABA, operant conditioning protocols which include making rewards more obvious and clearly linked to activity has shown to be particularly beneficial with those with autism. AI could help to build these into the system

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Use graphic organizers or story maps to enhance understanding. DL

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Need to balance out:

Novelty for motivation and engagement

Reward for engament without displacing motivation to extrinsic motivation

Avoiding friction in the user interface

Avoiding pop ups

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Create a breakdown of tasks into smaller chunks. Embed summarization of materials.

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Prompt at the beginning and during work assignment with questions:

What are you working on?

What is the first step?

Have you checked your work?