In:
Interaction Studies, John Benjamins Publishing Company, Vol. 22, No. 2 ( 2021-12-31), p. 177-211
Abstract:
Recent research showed the potential benefits of robot-assisted therapy in treating children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. These children often have some form of Intellectual Disability (ID) too, but this has mainly been neglected by previous robotics research. This article presents an empirical evaluation of robot-assisted imitation training, where the child imitated
the robot, integrated into the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children (TEACCH) program. The sample included six hospitalized children with different levels of ID, from mild to profound. We applied mixed
methods to assess their progress, during treatment and three months later. Results show increased Gross Motor Imitation skills in the children, except for those with profound ID and the therapists’ positive attitude towards the humanoid robot. Furthermore, the
therapists suggest how a robot could be used to autonomously collect and analyze the information obtained in the rehabilitation training for a continuous evaluation of the participants.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1572-0373
,
1572-0381
DOI:
10.1075/is.21011.con
Language:
English
Publisher:
John Benjamins Publishing Company
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2147546-5
SSG:
7,11
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