The use of social robots with children and young people on the autism spectrum: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: PloS one
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robot-mediated interventions show promise in supporting the development of children on the autism spectrum.

Authors

  • Athanasia Kouroupa
    School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.
  • Keith R Laws
    School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.
  • Karen Irvine
    Centre for Health Services and Clinical Research, Department of Psychology and Sport Sciences, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.
  • Silvana E Mengoni
    Centre for Health Services and Clinical Research, Department of Psychology and Sport Sciences, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.
  • Alister Baird
    Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Shivani Sharma
    Centre for Health Services and Clinical Research, Department of Psychology and Sport Sciences, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.