Pilot Robot-Assistive Approach Study for Children with Autism (PROSPECT) Project
摘要
The study aims were to assess group differences in repetitive and maladaptive behaviors (RMBs) and perception of family relationships of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children after Robot-assisted therapy. The experimental procedure included use of Pepper, android social assistive robots, and a Learning Management System platform for humanoid robots named Robomate. After 10 weeks, experimental group has improved the cognitive aspects with a small effect size (p = 0.027, d = 0.084), the repetitive behaviors with a very large effect size (p = 0.011, d = 1.20), the adaptive behavior with a medium effect size (p = 0.011, d = 0.64), and the parental acceptance with a very large effect size (p = 0.018, d = 1.37). The cognitive and behavioral aspects in pediatric patients with ASD and parental acceptance can improve after robot interaction.