Artificial Intelligence, Domotics and Applied Behavior Analysis AIDA (Artificial Intelligence & Domotics for Autism): A Domotic Tool for Language Development

This paper examines the development of emerging technological resources, with particular attention to advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the autism field. Innovations in AI are fostering significant developments both in diagnostic-clinical and rehabilitative/therapeutic domains (1). In the diagnostic context, the use of neural network models enables the identification of brain markers and automated approaches to recognize distinctive autism traits (2). The rehabilitative domain increasingly employs AI-based conversational agents on mobile devices, supporting improvement in cognitive and communicative abilities (3). Moreover, social and assistive robotics promote the socio-affective development of individuals with autism (4). In the domotics sector, AI is changing how users interact with their homes, creating solutions increasingly tailored to the needs of people with disabilities (5). Social domotics, in particular, is specializing in providing personalized and precise responses, thereby improving the quality of life for individuals with autism (6). Investing in the design of technological and ergonomic devices that are easy to use is fundamental for autism treatment, given the high clinical impact of this disorder (7). The aim of this study is to develop an intervention protocol that integrates applied behavior analysis into a home device, focusing on language improvement, particularly mand production and phonological accuracy.