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04-11-2022 | Original Paper

Effectiveness of a Robot-Assisted Psychological Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Vasiliki Holeva, V. A. Nikopoulou, C. Lytridis, C. Bazinas, P. Kechayas, G. Sidiropoulos, M. Papadopoulou, M. D. Kerasidou, C. Karatsioras, N. Geronikola, G. A. Papakostas, V. G. Kaburlasos, A. Evangeliou

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2024

Abstract

Difficulties with social interaction characterise children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and have a negative impact in their everyday life. Integrating a social-humanoid robot within the standard clinical treatment has been proven promising. The main aim of this randomised controlled study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a robot-assisted psychosocial intervention and the secondary aim was to investigate potential differences between a robot-assisted intervention group and a control group receiving intervention by humans only. The analysis of the results showed that robot-assisted intervention could be beneficial by improving children’s psychosocial skills. This improvement was highlighted by neuropsychological testing and parent reporting. Group comparison only presented minimal statistically significant differences. The study underpins the potential of robot-assisted interventions to augment standard care.

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Titel: Effectiveness of a Robot-Assisted Psychological Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Vasiliki Holeva
V. A. Nikopoulou
C. Lytridis
C. Bazinas
P. Kechayas
G. Sidiropoulos
M. Papadopoulou
M. D. Kerasidou
C. Karatsioras
N. Geronikola
G. A. Papakostas
V. G. Kaburlasos
A. Evangeliou
Publicatiedatum: 04-11-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05796-5

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