Interactive mirrOring Games wIth sOCial rObot (IOGIOCO): a pilot study on the use of intransitive gestures in a sample of Italian preschool children with autism spectrum disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication, social interaction, and restricted behaviors. The importance of early intervention has been widely demonstrated, and developmental trajectories in ASD emphasize the importance of nonverbal communication, such as intransitive gesture production, as a possible positive prognostic factor for language development. The use of technological tools in the therapy of individuals with ASD has also become increasingly important due to their higher engagement and responsiveness to technological objects, such as robots.

Materials and methods

We developed a training protocol using the humanoid robot NAO, called IOGIOCO (Interactive mirroring Games wIth s

SUBMITTER: Annunziata S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11240845 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature