Robot-Assisted Social Skills Training (RASST) is a structured intervention that utilizes robots to teach and enhance social skills in children with IDDs. The methodology involves interactive sessions where robots are programmed to exhibit social behaviors, cues, and scenarios, allowing children to practice appropriate social responses in a controlled and engaging environment. This approach aims to improve social communication, understanding of social norms, and the ability to interpret non-verbal cues.

In a therapeutic setting, a child participates in a session where a robot initiates a greeting, such as saying "hello" and waving. The child is encouraged to respond appropriately, practicing eye contact, verbal response, and reciprocal gestures. The robot can provide immediate feedback, reinforcing correct responses and gently correcting misunderstandings. Over time, scenarios can increase in complexity, including role-playing common social interactions like sharing, turn-taking, and expressing emotions.