Supporting Autistic Children's Participation in Research Studies: A Mixed-Methods Study of Familiarizing Autistic Children with A Humanoid Robot.

ABSTRACT: It is important that autism research is inclusive and supports the participation of a wide range of autistic people. However, there has been limited research on how to make studies accessible for autistic participants. This mixed-methods study explored how to promote the comfort of autistic children in research, using the specific example of visiting a research lab and meeting a humanoid robot. In Phase 1, 14 parents of autistic children were interviewed about how their child could be made comfortable during a lab visit, including different approaches for familiarizing their child with the robot. In Phase 2, autistic children of the parents in Phase 1 (n = 10) visited the lab and completed familiarization activities with a humanoid robot. The opinions of the children and their paren

SUBMITTER: McGregor C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature