EXPERT SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM USING THE FORWARD CHAINING METHOD

Abstract

Autism disorder in a person is generally suffered from birth, the lack of sensitivity and knowledge of parents regarding this matter is the problem so that the disorder is not detected quickly. For some people who are unfamiliar with this, it is very difficult to find information about places that provide this service. Because the process takes too long, or there is insufficient socialization for parents who do not understand this disorder, with the problems that exist in the UPTD for Disability Services and Inclusive Education which is still diagnosed by relying on experts. The author created an expert system that can diagnose children with autism using the forward chaining method, namely by answering questions related to the symptoms of autistic disorders according to the symptoms felt. It is hoped that the UPTD for Disability Services and Inclusive Education can be helped, and with this system, the service will be faster and also help the performance of employees at the UPTD for Disability Services and Inclusive Education.