Parent Uses AI to Detect Early Anxiety Signs in Autistic Child

A parent of an autistic child has developed a practical method using generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude AI to identify early warning signs of anxiety episodes. The approach involves logging daily interaction patterns — such as sentence length, word choice, and response speed — into a custom AI prompt that compares them against a behavioral baseline. The AI then classifies alert levels as low, medium, or high and suggests personalized coping strategies. The parent emphasizes that the system is not a replacement for professional therapy but acts as a supplementary monitoring tool. The method was born out of a real missed crisis moment, motivating the parent to find a proactive, tech-assisted solution.