Enterprise AI Research Analysis
A Scoping Literature Review of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Supporting Neurodivergent School Students
Authored by Michelle Ronksley-Pavia et al., published in Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 2025.
Executive Impact Summary
Key quantitative insights from the research, highlighting critical trends and challenges in GenAI adoption for neurodivergent education.
Deep Analysis & Enterprise Applications
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GenAI platforms like ChatGPT have gained significant traction in education, yet their specific applications for neurodivergent learners remain largely unmapped. This review aims to systematically examine the emerging landscape of GenAI applications for supporting neurodivergent students within K-12 educational contexts. Neurodiversity is framed as a natural variation in brain functioning, rather than a deficit. GenAI offers personalized content, aligned with evidence-based approaches for neurodiversity, while questions remain about ensuring appropriate content generation and safeguards.
GenAI shows potential for personalizing education, adapting content to students' unique learning profiles, paces, and preferences. It can provide real-time, personalized support, reducing cognitive load, chunking content, and offering individualized exercises. GenAI may serve as a tutor, tutee, or adaptive tool. Examples include generating explanations for mathematical problems, tailored lesson plans, and multimedia resources. It also supports task management, breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps, and improving organizational skills.
GenAI can enhance assessment practices by generating practice questions and examples, and providing timely, individualized feedback on student writing and assignments. It assists in differentiating assessment tasks based on strengths and areas for improvement. However, concerns exist regarding excessive or misaligned feedback, and the need for human oversight to ensure accuracy and appropriateness, especially concerning grade levels and specific learning needs.
For ADHD and Autism, GenAI chatbots can support social learning through interactive simulations, providing a non-judgemental space to practice communication skills and reduce anxiety. It can tailor learning materials to special interests and facilitate greater independence. For Dyslexia, GenAI can create visual concept maps and summaries to reduce reliance on text-heavy materials and support language learning. For Gifted and Twice-Exceptional students, GenAI enhances brainstorming and creativity, offering novel challenges, real-time feedback, and fostering higher-order thinking skills, making students active co-creators of their learning experiences. For Learning Disabilities, GenAI provides scaffolding and explanations for complex problems, but requires careful calibration to avoid misaligned or inaccurate content.
GenAI can significantly reduce educators' administrative burdens by automating tasks such as paperwork, grading, attendance tracking, and student reporting. It supports IEP development by assisting with skill analysis, individualized planning, and progress measurement, improving goal quality and saving time. GenAI can also help design curricula for inclusive learning, generate tailored educational content, and create diverse learning resources aligning with student interests and needs. However, the perpetuation of neuromyths through GenAI training materials is a concern.
Key concerns include the accuracy of GenAI-generated information, potential for over-reliance by both students and educators, and significant privacy and data security risks when handling sensitive student information. Bias and cultural insensitivity in GenAI content are also highlighted. Critical gaps exist in empirical evidence on GenAI effectiveness, detailed implementation frameworks for teachers, and guidelines for monitoring student use. There's a need for robust research, clear policies, and enhanced AI literacy for all stakeholders.
Research Methodology Flow
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Case Study: AI4LA - Supporting Dyslexia
Intelligent Chatbot for Language Learning (D'Urso & Sciarrone, 2024)
AI4LA is a custom-developed chatbot designed to support students with dyslexia. It analyzes conversational data to model personalized concept maps, visually representing knowledge and reducing reliance on text-heavy materials. Students reported it as user-friendly, engaging, and effective for their learning needs in English and Language learning.
Key Impact:
- Visualizes knowledge structures, reducing cognitive load.
- Personalizes concept maps based on student interactions.
- Supports English and Language learning for dyslexic students.
- User-friendly and engaging, enhancing student confidence.
Case Study: ARELE-bot - Inclusive Spanish Learning
Social Robot with AR & ChatGPT for Dyslexia (Hajahmadi et al., 2024)
ARELE-bot is a social robot integrating augmented reality (AR) and ChatGPT to create an an interactive learning environment for dyslexic students learning Spanish as a foreign language. It strengthens verbal communication skills and uses visual dictionaries and semantic networks to improve understanding and retention, by reducing cognitive load through more visual formats. The efficacy is yet to be fully tested.
Key Impact:
- Interactive learning environment for dyslexic students.
- Enhances verbal communication skills through virtual teacher interactions.
- Uses visual dictionaries and semantic networks.
- Reduces cognitive load by presenting information visually.
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