Social Robots: A Promising Tool to Support People with Autism. A Systematic Review of Recent Research and Critical Analysis from the Clinical Perspective

VAGNETTI, Roberto, DI NUOVO, Alessandro, MAZZA, Monica and VALENTI, Marco (2024). Social Robots: A Promising Tool to Support People with Autism. A Systematic Review of Recent Research and Critical Analysis from the Clinical Perspective. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

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Abstract

In the past decade, interdisciplinary research has revealed the potential benefits of using social robots in the care of individuals with autism. There is a growing interest in integrating social robots into clinical practice. However, while significant efforts have been made to develop and test the technical aspects, clinical validation and implementation lag behind. This article presents a systematic literature review from a clinical perspective, focusing on articles that demonstrate clinical relevance through experimental studies. These studies are analysed and critically discussed in terms of their integration into healthcare and care practices. The goal is to assist healthcare professionals in identifying opportunities and limitations in their practice and to promote further interdisciplinary cooperation.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: 1109 Neurosciences; 1117 Public Health and Health Services; 1303 Specialist Studies in Education; 3209 Neurosciences; 5201 Applied and developmental psychology; 5202 Biological psychology
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-024-00434-5
SWORD Depositor: Symplectic Elements
Depositing User: Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited: 03 Jun 2024 10:11
Last Modified: 03 Jun 2024 10:15
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/33771

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