ASSIST-AI I Designing and Developing Artificial Intelligence Supported Virtual Assistant for Autistic Adults to Acquire and Develop Social Skills and Inclusion in Society
▶Summary
The proposed project "ASSIST-AI" addresses a critical need in the European Union, where an estimated 7 million individuals are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The project aims to improve ...
▶Objectives
The proposed project "ASSIST-AI" addresses a critical need in the European Union, where an estimated 7 million individuals are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The project aims to improve the social interaction-communication skills of 120 high-functioning individuals with ASD and provide training and tools to improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills in order to integrate them into society.
▶Activities
ASSIST-AI partners will create training packages for professionals and families/caregivers (WP2), develop culturally relevant learning scenarios (WP3) and design an AI-driven Virtual Assistant supporting individualized learning for autistic adults (WP4). Activities include scenario-based simulations, expert consultations and pilot testing. The project will also host training workshops and dissemination events to ensure the adoption of innovative tools across the EU
▶Impact
The main results of the ASSIST-AI project are: 1.A TRAINING PACKAGE for professionals and families/caregivers to improve their skills in supporting autistic adults. 2.12 CULTURALLY RELEVANT SOCIAL SCENARIOS to help address the challenges that individuals with high-functioning autism may face in their daily lives 3. An ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-SUPPORTED VIRTUAL ASSISTANT specifically designed to assist individuals with autism spectrum disorders in communication and social interaction