How a new model of autism treatment uses robots #spd

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Fri, 2018-03-23 21:00

It is estimated that now one in 68 children have some form of autism. Researchers are waiting to see what kind of progress is being made. These autistic children can make progress and want to show signs of improvement in good time too. Parents are pleased by the research work that is now getting underway.

One in 68 children in the U.S. has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As an occupational therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how ASD makes life-changing impacts on a child’s ability to succeed in life and school, builds barriers for teachers trying to provide instruction, and creates hardship for families.
~ DR. SHELLEY MARGOW

Robots assist children with autism, regardless of their spectrum range.

Robots may be used to help children who have an autism spectrum disorder. There are studies being done that will help people make progress with their children. Autistic children seem to show great interest in a range of new approaches with robots. It is a crowd-pleasing research subject and people have taken notice in good time.

Key Takeaways:

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Few would expect that robots can actually help treat forms of autism. A news report will detail some of the findings related to autism treatment on the whole.
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These robots are a great ally for parents who want their children to make progress. Young students can interact with the robot and change the way that they see the world.
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Parents have seen some progress with their students playing with the robots. That has made everyone happy and helped people appreciate the lives of these children.
Read the full article here:
https://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/11/09/autism-treatment-uses-robots/