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Problem statement

The pressing issue of cognitive retraining for children with disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), demands urgent attention. With the prevalence of ASD on the rise, currently estimated at 1 in 250 children in India alone, there is an increasing need for effective interventions to address the cognitive challenges faced by these children. Without adequate support, they struggle with communication, social interaction, and behavior regulation, hindering their ability to thrive and limiting their participation in society. Hence, there is a critical need to develop and implement tailored cognitive retraining programs to enhance the cognitive abilities of children with disabilities and improve their overall quality of life.

Proposed solution’s features

1. Cognitive Retraining through Gamification: Implemented interactive games and activities to engage children with autism in cognitive retraining exercises, focusing on critical thinking, focus, and emotional stability enhancement.

1. Autism Detection Model: Integrated an AI-based autism detection model to identify potential users who could benefit from the platform, enabling early intervention and support.

1. Chatbots for Support:

   • Child Chatbot: Utilized neural networks to create a friendly and supportive chatbot that interacts with children, guiding them through activities and providing encouragement.
   • Caretaker Chatbot: Employed the Gemini API to develop a chatbot that offers assistance and resources to parents or caregivers, addressing their concerns and providing guidance.

   

2. Quizzing Portal with Real-time Feedback: Developed an interactive quizzing portal where children can participate in quizzes designed to improve cognitive skills. Provide real-time feedback to track performance and offer personalized recommendations for improvement.

   

3. Emotion and Focus Detection: Integrated camera and microphone functionalities to detect microexpressions and eye deviation during quizzing sessions, providing insights into the child's emotional state and focus levels.

Future Scope

1. Dashboard for Performance Tracking: Created a dashboard where caretakers can monitor the child's progress, including quiz scores, emotional responses, and focus levels, with visual representations such as graphs and charts for easy comprehension.
2. NLP Reports (Future Scope): Enhanced the platform by generating NLP reports based on collected data, offering deeper insights into the child's cognitive development and emotional well-being.
3. Vision Transformers and LSTM Integration (Future Scope): Improved quizzing experience by incorporating vision transformers and LSTM models to enhance image processing capabilities and analyze sequential data for better assessment of cognitive skills.

Business Plan

1. Target Market: Identify target markets including schools, therapy centers, and individual caretakers of children with autism, and develop tailored marketing strategies to reach them effectively.
2. Subscription Model: Offer subscription-based pricing plans with tiered options based on the level of access and support, including a free trial period to showcase platform benefits.
3. Partnerships and Collaborations: Establish partnerships with relevant organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to promote the platform and integrate it into existing intervention programs.
4. Marketing and Outreach: Implement digital marketing campaigns, social media engagement, and organize workshops and events to raise awareness about the platform and its benefits.
5. Continuous Improvement: Invest in research and development to enhance platform features, usability, and effectiveness based on user feedback and technological advancements, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.