Robots for autism-specific education: opportunities and barriers to the use of technical devices
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Bettina Trixler
Abstract
People with autism spectrum disorders have varying degrees of difficulty in social interactions. The worsening of symptoms and the emergence of challenging behaviors can be a barrier to learning, which is provided by interpersonal relationships. The question may be raised as to the impact of the reduction of the infinite number of unpredictable social outputs between persons on the condition of people with autism. Technological devices and robots can create an environment that can develop the individual’s abilities in a personalized way, limiting distracting stimuli in the environment but maintaining interest. The use of technology can be a good complementary tool to therapy and teaching, but it requires careful pedagogical work to structure learning situations appropriately. Based on current knowledge, there are positive examples of reducing the symptoms of the condition, but more in-depth research on the topic is warranted to evaluate interventions over time, with a wider range of target populations.
Abstract
People with autism spectrum disorders have varying degrees of difficulty in social interactions. The worsening of symptoms and the emergence of challenging behaviors can be a barrier to learning, which is provided by interpersonal relationships. The question may be raised as to the impact of the reduction of the infinite number of unpredictable social outputs between persons on the condition of people with autism. Technological devices and robots can create an environment that can develop the individual’s abilities in a personalized way, limiting distracting stimuli in the environment but maintaining interest. The use of technology can be a good complementary tool to therapy and teaching, but it requires careful pedagogical work to structure learning situations appropriately. Based on current knowledge, there are positive examples of reducing the symptoms of the condition, but more in-depth research on the topic is warranted to evaluate interventions over time, with a wider range of target populations.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents IX
- Maker education and educational robotics in the age of artificial intelligence 1
- Making to engineering: toward a personalized engineering robotics playground 9
- Maker movement and educational robotics in Brazil: from legislation to emerging practices in the school environment 45
- Robotics and computational language in the school setting: a review of research 59
- The use of psychological measurements in research on educational robotics 85
- Promoting social communication skills in autism spectrum disorder through robotics and virtual worlds 95
- Robots for autism-specific education: opportunities and barriers to the use of technical devices 119
- Proposal for intervention with intelligent educational robots in primary education students after the analysis of their pedagogical possibilities 131
- New realities in the education field? Keys to understanding the role of intelligent educational robots 149
- Intelligent Educational Robots in Early Childhood Education: Building the Future 169
- Interactivity of smart educational robots 199
- Exploring the use of chatbots in English language learning among higher education students in Israel 213
- Model of a teacher from the standpoint of ethics in education using artificial intelligence 233
- The AI-enhanced DIY robotic car: introducing the five big ideas of AI 245
- List of contributors 263
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents IX
- Maker education and educational robotics in the age of artificial intelligence 1
- Making to engineering: toward a personalized engineering robotics playground 9
- Maker movement and educational robotics in Brazil: from legislation to emerging practices in the school environment 45
- Robotics and computational language in the school setting: a review of research 59
- The use of psychological measurements in research on educational robotics 85
- Promoting social communication skills in autism spectrum disorder through robotics and virtual worlds 95
- Robots for autism-specific education: opportunities and barriers to the use of technical devices 119
- Proposal for intervention with intelligent educational robots in primary education students after the analysis of their pedagogical possibilities 131
- New realities in the education field? Keys to understanding the role of intelligent educational robots 149
- Intelligent Educational Robots in Early Childhood Education: Building the Future 169
- Interactivity of smart educational robots 199
- Exploring the use of chatbots in English language learning among higher education students in Israel 213
- Model of a teacher from the standpoint of ethics in education using artificial intelligence 233
- The AI-enhanced DIY robotic car: introducing the five big ideas of AI 245
- List of contributors 263
