A New Approach To Testing Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Affect

In order to qualify for special education services, elementary school children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are given a myriad of standardized tests. However, even when they have high cognitive abilities they often have difficulty answering test questions due to the nature of their disability. This causes them to underperform and not qualify for the services that would best suit their skills. The present proposal details a research plan to create an intelligent testing system that attempts to motivate the student upon detecting boredom and low levels of engagement.