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Collaborative Robotics Projects for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Typology
Document
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
This study explores how collaborative robotics projects can improve social interaction, problem-solving, and teamwork in students with autism. It highlights the use of student-programmable robots to encourage active participation and meaningful learning
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Constant changing activity or task
  • Unability to follow instructions and rules
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Impulsiveness
Social Communication Challenges, Emotional Regulation
  • Sharing of interests, emotions, or affect
Learning Objetives
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Flexibility
  • Emphasize self-reliance
  • Enhancing Language Skills
  • Executive functions
  • Facilitating Peer Interaction and Social Interaction Skills
  • Improving Attention and focus
  • Improving metacognition (learning to learn)
  • Improving Social Communication Skills
  • Learning Technology concepts
  • Promote self-management
  • Promoting Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Regulating impulsivity