Ural Scientists Collaborate with UAE to Develop App for Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorders
Ural scientists collaborated with the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination in the United Arab Emirates to develop a mobile application. The app helps parents identify neurodivergence in children at an early stage through a few simple steps. The results are displayed on the screen. The Palichev family tested their three-month-old daughter at home using a smartphone, and the app provided reassurance that their baby girl is developing well.
“If a parent notices any signs, they should consult a specialist. It is necessary to do so when the child is a little older. It is also important to understand whether to seek professional help”, parents Cymzhidma and Valery.
The application operates by testing for mental characteristics in children. It does not provide diagnoses, but rather alerts parents to potential risks. The test consists of over 300 questions and is designed for children aged 0 to 18 years old.
“At certain ages, specific skills should be developed. If they are not, it may be necessary to seek assistance from specialists”, Lyudmila Tokarskaya, Associate Professor of the UrFU Department of Pedagogy and Psychology of Education.
The investment in the project amounted to over 3.5 million roubles. The application was developed within the framework of cooperation between the Ural Federal University and the Foundation of the First President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed. The joint work is carried out within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding. The partnership provides for the development of educational programs, intellectual applications, exchange of educational materials, publications and other scientific information.
“Through our international work, we try to help families and children around the world. It is important to us that the app is free. We chose Russia for this reason, because it is easy and convenient for us to work with”, representative of the organization Naseeba Al Hammadi.
International cooperation in the development of intelligent applications will continue. In particular, Ural scientists will be provided with a database that will help them conduct further research into autism spectrum disorders.