Introducing therapeutic robotics for autism / by Raheel Nawaz (Staffordshire University, UK) and Sara Ali (National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan).

By:

Nawaz, Raheel [author.]

Contributor(s):

Ali, Sara [author.]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Publication details: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022.Description: 1 online resource (76 pages)ISBN:

9781802627794

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DDC classification:

618.9285882 23

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Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to autism - uniquely human -- Chapter 2. Machines and autism -- Chapter 3. Implications of robot-assisted therapies on children with asd -- Chapter 4. Policy recommendations, sustainable development goals and ethical considerations for society of autism.

Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges. Introducing Therapeutic Robotics for Autism is the first book to explore the use of Robot Assisted Therapies (RAT) for children with ASD. Raheel Nawaz and Sara Ali present a holistic picture, exploring state-of-the-art robot assisted therapies available for supporting children with ASD, the impact of various robot assisted therapies on different communication skills, and challenges with robotic therapies. The book concludes with policy recommendations for parents, psychologists, therapists, and roboticists working in the domain. Written accessibly from the user's perspective, Introducing Therapeutic Robotics for Autism is a must read for researchers from related disciplinary backgrounds including robotics, educational psychology, cognitive sciences, and ASD.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
E-Books	National Library of India Online Resource	618.9285882 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		EBK000040616ENG

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges. Introducing Therapeutic Robotics for Autism is the first book to explore the use of Robot Assisted Therapies (RAT) for children with ASD. Raheel Nawaz and Sara Ali present a holistic picture, exploring state-of-the-art robot assisted therapies available for supporting children with ASD, the impact of various robot assisted therapies on different communication skills, and challenges with robotic therapies. The book concludes with policy recommendations for parents, psychologists, therapists, and roboticists working in the domain. Written accessibly from the user's perspective, Introducing Therapeutic Robotics for Autism is a must read for researchers from related disciplinary backgrounds including robotics, educational psychology, cognitive sciences, and ASD.

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