Robot Drama Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Robot Drama Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Through robot drama therapy, this project provides early interventions to help autistic children enhance their social and learning skills. Interactive dramas of three stories about social competence will be designed.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Healthcare
Major Beneficiaries
Children and youth
Approved Funding Amount
HK$396,000
Funding Period (months)
27
Status
Completed
Impact / Expected Impact
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have deficits in social competence, leading to impairments in social interactions and performance on social tasks. Through robot drama therapy, this project provides early interventions to help autistic children get equipped with social skills. Three stories that train different aspects of social competence will be conveyed in interactive dramas. The target beneficiaries include students with special educational needs (SEN), children, parents/caregivers.