Leeza AI Rewiring Autism Care

Born out of personal struggle and shaped by community insights, Leeza AI is redefining how families access early screening, therapy, and expert support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

- VENNAPUSALA RAMYA

I've seen AI being integrated into almost everything; from generating stunning art and answering complex questions to even creating deepfake videos. If it can be used to explore space, why not use it to tackle real-world problems that often go unseen? One such issue is the daily struggle of parents raising children with autism. In India, an estimated 18 million people are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with approximately 1 in 68 children diagnosed, according to the India Autism Centre. Yet, most parents are unprepared to handle the condition and are often unaware of the necessary care protocols and support systems.

To bridge this critical gap, Leeza.app, an AI-powered autism care platform was developed under the Leeza Care Research & Development Foundation. The platform aims to support parents and caregivers by providing personalized guidance, structured routines, and reliable resources tailored to the needs of children with ASD.

Explaining the core problem the app solves, Mohammed Ibrahim Raza, the founder and CEO, said, "Leeza AI (formerly Leeza.app) is an integrated AI-powered autism care platform existing to solve a critical problem—90% of families in emerging markets cannot afford or access timely autism care. Leeza AI bridges this gap by offering early screening, result interpretation, expert connectivity, and progress tracking, all in one place." He said that they identified this need through direct lived experience, alongside extensive community interviews and expert consultations revealing patterns of delayed intervention, financial strain, and misdiagnosis.