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Robotics as social companions

Typology
Methodological
Resource description
Special education often grapples with challenges such as fostering social interaction, developing communication skills, enhancing motor abilities, and maintaining engagement among students who may face sensory sensitivities, cognitive differences, or communication barriers. Robotics, when appropriately designed and implemented, can directly address many of these critical areas.
https://roboticsmeta.com/the-role-of-robotics-in-special-edu...
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
Some application samples such as:
- Helping hand
- Social Companions
https://www.lifewire.com/how-new-robotics-could-help-those-with-motor-impairments-7371518
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation
  • Understanding Emotions
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Pragmatic language skills
  • Problems initiating and maintaining conversations
Learning Objetives
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Flexibility
  • Emphasize self-reliance
  • Enhancing Language Skills
  • Improving Attention and focus
  • Improving Social Communication Skills
  • Listening competences