Robot Enhanced Therapy for Children with Autism Disorders

Author(s)

Andreea Peca, Mark Coeckelbergh, Ramona Simut, Cristina Costescu, Sebastian Pintea, Daniel David, Bram Vanderborght

Abstract

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, as well as restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities [1]. The prevalence of autism is estimated at 1-2 per 1000, and close to 6 per 1000 for ASD [23]. ASD is a lifelong disorder, and many individuals need high levels of support throughout their lives [28]. Even though no cure has been found, early intervention is critical for a positive long-term outcome. The interventions that have received the most empirical support are early behavioral interventions. They usually involve one-on-one training provided by a therapist, in which children are trained to respond to environmental changes, understand and use language, and interact appropriately with others in social settings [8].

Organisation(s)

External organisation(s)

Babeș-Bolyai University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, De Montfort University

Journal

IEEE Technology and Society Magazine

Volume

35

Pages

54-66

No. of pages

13

ISSN

0278-0097

Publication date

06-2016

Peer reviewed

Yes

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

603122 Philosophy of technology, 603103 Ethics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Engineering, General Social Sciences

Portal url

https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/5255b8c6-5e03-4ccf-b2c5-7c39610fde5f