Artificial Intelligence-Supported Digital Game and Exercise Applications in Children With Autism and Typically Developing Children

Examining the Effects of Artificial Intelligence-Supported Digital Game and Exercise Applications on Children With Autism and Typically Developing Children With a Holistic Approach

The goal of this study is to learn how artificial intelligence-supported digital games and exercise activities affect children with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing children aged 6 to 10 years. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Do the digital game and exercise activities improve children's motor skills? Do the activities affect repetitive behaviors, working memory, and brain activity?

Researchers will compare children who take part in the digital game and exercise activities with children who do not take part in these activities.

Participants will complete assessments before and after the study. Children in the intervention group will take part in artificial intelligence-supported digital game and exercise activities. Researchers will assess children's motor skills, working memory, behaviors, and brain activity.

This study will examine the effects of artificial intelligence-supported digital game and exercise applications on children with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing children using a holistic approach. The study will include 60 children aged 6 to 10 years, including 30 children with autism spectrum disorder and 30 typically developing children.

Participants will be assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will include 15 children with autism spectrum disorder and 15 typically developing children. The control group will include 15 children with autism spectrum disorder and 15 typically developing children. Children in the intervention group will participate in artificial intelligence-supported digital game and exercise activities, while children in the control group will not receive this intervention.

The study will examine changes in motor skills, repetitive behaviors, working memory, and brain activity. Quantitative assessments will include standardized measures and electroencephalography (EEG). Qualitative information will also be collected from parents to provide a broader understanding of children's experiences and development.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 6-10 years.
• Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
• Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand independently and perform basic locomotor movements.
• For participants in the ASD groups: a physician-confirmed diagnosis of autism -spectrum disorder (ASD) with mild to moderate severity.
• For typically developing participants: typical development without a diagnosis of ASD or another neurodevelopmental disorder.
• For typically developing participants: no known neurological, orthopedic, or cardiovascular condition that would interfere with participation in the study activities.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Orthopedic surgery within the previous 6 months.
• Presence of a neurological, orthopedic, or cardiovascular condition that may limit participation in movement-based activities.
• An acute health condition that prevents participation in physical activity.
• For typically developing participants: presence of a diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder.
• Inability to complete the planned assessments or participate safely in the study activities.
• For participants assigned to an intervention group: expected attendance of less than 80% of the planned intervention sessions.