Asd-robot as an educational tool for autism spectrum disorder learning actions

Autori

  • Lucia Campitiello University of Salerno
  • Ilaria Viola
  • Michele Domenico Todino
  • Stefano Di Tore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32043/jimtlt.v2i1.20

Parole chiave:

autism spectrum disorder; inclusion; robotics; social skills

Abstract

The paper presents a research project, named ASD-Robot, which aims to promote the development of social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The robot was designed and built specifically to be integrated into the usual psycho-educational interventions for children with autism. This robot acts as a mediator in relationships between peers and promote social skills. Specifically, the aim of the project is to create an open-source robot that is programmable and customizable by anyone to adapt it to the particular needs of children.

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Pubblicato

2022-05-25

Come citare

Campitiello, L., Viola, I., Todino, M. D., & Di Tore, S. (2022). Asd-robot as an educational tool for autism spectrum disorder learning actions. Journal of Inclusive Methodology and Technology in Learning and Teaching, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.32043/jimtlt.v2i1.20

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