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AI and neuroimaging in autism spectrum disorder: advances in diagnosis, methodological challenges and future directions

Aug 2026 · Neurological Sciences · Vol 47 · 0 citations · 76 references
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A comprehensive review of recent advancements in ASD research, with particular emphasis on neuroimaging, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML)-based diagnostic approaches, highlights the growing potential of AI-driven tools for supporting early ASD diagnosis and emphasizes the need for standardized protocols, external validation, explainable AI, and clinically translatable frameworks.

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