IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPS TO IMPROVE ATTENTION SPAN IN BOYS WITH MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ENROLLED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL

Abstract

Attention difficulties have been known to affect children with intellectual disabilities (IDs), and this issue could lead to cognitive, educational, and social problems. Recent technology, especially AI, offers new possibilities for addressing these problems. This paper examined the use of artificial intelligence apps as a pedagogical intervention to enhance attention span among boys with mild intellectual disabilities. An experimental single-subject design was used for this research. The participants were 05 boys with mild IDs, aged 7 to 14 years, who were chosen for AI-based interventions. The intervention spanned twelve weeks and included 25 structured sessions, each lasting 10 minutes with a 5-minute break. One-to-one sessions were conducted using an AI-based apps (Khan Academy Kids & JADE Autism) supported by lesson plans. The students' performance was assessed using a checklist based on a 5-point Likert scale, which was administered at baseline, mid, and post-intervention to assess the changes in attention. The AI apps-assisted interventions showed improvements in attention span. Children showed a significant result after receiving the intervention. Their attention span increased while learning in the classroom. Based on the findings, it suggests that attention span may improve with the help of AI-based apps. The children may show more promise to learn more if this type of teaching method is adopted in the classroom.