Maxwell Palance 1 and Austin Amakye Ansah 2, 1USA, 2The University of Texas at Arlington, USA
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face unique challenges in traditional and online coding education [5]. While existing platforms offer authentic programming exercises, they often fail to address the neurodiverse learning needs of these students. This paper proposes an AI-powered e-learning platform, CODEversity, designed to offer an engaging and gamified coding education experience [6]. Built using Flutter and Firebase, the platform integrates real-world coding exercises with interactive visual and auditory feedback to foster positive reinforcement. A chatbot assistant powered by large language models helps guide students in course selection based on their interests and progress. The system also incorporates a dynamic quiz program, utilizing a tree-based course roadmap and practical coding exercises executed via a sandboxed Python environment [7]. A robust course builder ensures seamless course creation, validation, and updates without data loss. By prioritizing engagement and inclusivity, CODEversity aims to make coding education accessible and enjoyable for neurodiverse learners.
E-learning, Neurodiversity, Autism, Programming, AI Assistant
