Application of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of specific learning disorder

CHEN Jinjin; LIU Zhongling

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2026-0422

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2026, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (8) : 831-835. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2026-0422

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Application of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of specific learning disorder

CHEN Jinjin, LIU Zhongling

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Specific learning disorder (SLD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in school-aged children. However, conventional diagnostic workflows are frequently constrained by prolonged assessment cycles, high costs, and inherent subjectivity. Artificial intelligence (AI) has provided novel paradigms for the early identification, precision diagnosis, and personalized intervention of SLD. This review outlines the main applications of AI in the diagnosis and treatment of SLD. Regarding assisted assessment, the integration of eye-tracking technology facilitates dyslexia screening with enhanced ecological validity, while computerized handwriting analysis quantifies both static orthographic features and dynamic kinematic processes. Furthermore, acoustic analysis of speech patterns enables the objective evaluation of reading fluency, and advanced neuroimaging techniques can elucidate the underlying neurobiological characteristics of SLD. In terms of intervention, adaptive intelligent tutoring systems provide personalized intervention, and large language models offer promising auxiliary tools for social adaptation. Despite these advancements, significant challenges persist, including limited dataset scales, insufficient algorithmic interpretability, ethical concerns regarding data privacy, and inadequate clinical validation. Future efforts should prioritize the construction of large-scale, multi-center Chinese-specific datasets, the development of cost-effective screening tools, and the establishment of robust evidence-based evaluation and regulatory frameworks to promote AI as the core driving force for the transformation of the SLD diagnosis and treatment system.

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specific learning disorder / artificial intelligence / early screening / personalized intervention

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CHEN Jinjin, LIU Zhongling. Application of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of specific learning disorder[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2026, 34(8): 831-835 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2026-0422

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