A Meta-Review of Computational Intelligence Techniques for Early Autism Disorder Diagnosis

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication and behavior, with global prevalence rising to 1-1.6%. This scoping review evaluates machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and hybrid models for ASD diagnosis using structural and functional MRI data from the ABIDE (Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange) database.