Educational Content Personalization for Neurodiversity: A Survey of Technologies Supporting Linguistic Development in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The surge of online education via e-learning platforms offers flexibility but raises concerns about the uniform presentation of content, lacking the personalized touch of traditional teaching. These concerns become particularly significant when considering neurodiversity, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) being a noteworthy example. ASD, a neurodevelopmental disorder, significantly impacts social interaction, behavior, and communication, especially pragmatic skills. Given the autistic inclination for logical and consistent thinking, coupled with the challenge of intuitive understanding compromising communication effectiveness, we argue that computational solutions serve as ideal tools for developing language and social skills. This survey delves into existing literature on intelligent technologies designed to support personalized education in linguistic development for children and adolescents with ASD level 1. Our findings reveal a gap in intelligent technologies that specifically target linguistic development, focusing on pragmatic language and the social use of the language for individuals with ASD level 1. The growing population of these students emphasizes the need for incorporating intelligent technologies to personalize education and address specific challenges they face. This serves as a crucial contribution to effective inclusion, tackling unique hurdles in linguistic and social learning.