Robot dramas may improve joint attention of Chinese-speaking low-functioning children with autism: stepped wedge trials.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
Published Date: Nov 13, 2020

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), especially those with low cognitive functioning, have deficits in joint attention. Previous research has found that these children are interested in engaging with social robots.

Authors

  • Wing-Chee So
    a Department of Educational Psychology , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong S.A.R.
  • Chun-Ho Cheng
    Department of Educational Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China.
  • Wing-Wun Law
    Department of Educational Psychology Department, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
  • Tiffany Wong
    Department of Educational Psychology Department, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
  • Cassandra Lee
    Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong.
  • Fai-Yeung Kwok
    Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong.
  • Shing-Hey Lee
    Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong.
  • Ka-Yee Lam
    Department of Educational Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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