Smart-NDA: A cloud based framework for smart device integrated automated neurodevelopmental disorder screening tool

Abstract

Smart-NDA is a cloud based, automated framework for screening neurodevelopmental disorder for the children of age 0 to 60 months. It is not possible to cure neurodevelopmental disorder fully but sometimes, early detection leaves an opportunity to improve the condition through proper initiatives. In Bangladesh, due to lack of awareness, resources, and expertise the detection of such disability is delayed, which results for the child to be affected to permanent distress. Therefore, a smart device integrated, user friendly framework is proposed to screen neurodevelopmental disorder, which uses the questionnaires of RNDA with the illustrations for better understanding of the parents. Smart-NDA automatically screens the children basing on the responses of the questionnaires, informs the users about the screening result, stores the information and responses in an online database which is shared with pediatricians and concerned authorities, and also suggests the nearest childrens hospital, if required for further assessment and confirmation. The proposed framework is expected to increase the rate of early detection of neurodevelopmental disorder drastically in Bangladesh as well as to create awareness on reaching the developmental milestone of the child. Consequently, it will create a social impact in our society and also, help to build a healthy nation.