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There are numbers of autism related research can be found in Malaysia that generally focus on the ASD, learning disorder, communication aids, therapy and many more. The list of publications is provided below:
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2019 |
Ishak, N I; Yusof, H M; Ramlee, M R H; Sidek, S N; Rusli, N Modules of Interaction for ASD Children Using Rero Robot (Humanoid) Conference Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019, ISBN: 9781728129716, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Commercial Robots, Developmental Disorders, Early Intervention, Human Interactions, Human Robot Interaction, Interaction Mediums, Interaction Modules, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Robots @conference{Ishak2019, title = {Modules of Interaction for ASD Children Using Rero Robot (Humanoid)}, author = {N I Ishak and H M Yusof and M R H Ramlee and S N Sidek and N Rusli}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85078867258&doi=10.1109%2fICOM47790.2019.8952038&partnerID=40&md5=8eadb9e644d78f52f44a76a6f57c8de4}, doi = {10.1109/ICOM47790.2019.8952038}, isbn = {9781728129716}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, journal = {2019 7th International Conference on Mechatronics Engineering, ICOM 2019}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects one's ability to understand social cues and to communicate. As it begins early in childhood and can last throughout a person's life, it is important to have an early intervention and rehabilitation. Previous research has shown that robotic platforms helped and encouraged positive outcome in ASD children rehabilitation. Early interventions through human-robot interaction (HRI) have the potential when used to improve communication and social skills of the children. In this research, a new framework has been developed featuring a robot and human interaction modules. A commercial robot, Rero has been adopted and used as the interaction medium. This robot has been selected based on its reconfigurable capability and ability to be developed into many forms. It is also mobile, speech enabled, controllable, programmable, and attractive. Five modules of interaction have been developed and approval from special education teachers and therapists has been sought. The modules are created to help the children to be able to imitate actions, follow instructions, name objects, as well as to focus and match colours. Observations from the experiment shows that the children enjoyed the interaction modules with a median of more than 70% of scores and were well engaged with the robots with certain type of modules. © 2019 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Commercial Robots, Developmental Disorders, Early Intervention, Human Interactions, Human Robot Interaction, Interaction Mediums, Interaction Modules, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Robots}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects one's ability to understand social cues and to communicate. As it begins early in childhood and can last throughout a person's life, it is important to have an early intervention and rehabilitation. Previous research has shown that robotic platforms helped and encouraged positive outcome in ASD children rehabilitation. Early interventions through human-robot interaction (HRI) have the potential when used to improve communication and social skills of the children. In this research, a new framework has been developed featuring a robot and human interaction modules. A commercial robot, Rero has been adopted and used as the interaction medium. This robot has been selected based on its reconfigurable capability and ability to be developed into many forms. It is also mobile, speech enabled, controllable, programmable, and attractive. Five modules of interaction have been developed and approval from special education teachers and therapists has been sought. The modules are created to help the children to be able to imitate actions, follow instructions, name objects, as well as to focus and match colours. Observations from the experiment shows that the children enjoyed the interaction modules with a median of more than 70% of scores and were well engaged with the robots with certain type of modules. © 2019 IEEE. |
Ismail, W; Zamin, N; Hanafi, M H; Mohamad, A H Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019, ISBN: 9781728108513, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Architecture, Clouds, Computer-Based System, Diseases, Distributed Computer Systems, Health Care System, Hospitals, Non-Communicable Disease, Patient Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Services, Scientific Studies, Stroke Patients, Telerehabilitation, Traditional Systems, Virtual Reality @conference{Ismail2019516, title = {A Conceptual Model of Hybrid Monitoring Rehabilitation Progress of Stroke Patients: A Case Study of a Public Tertiary Hospital in Malaysia}, author = {W Ismail and N Zamin and M H Hanafi and A H Mohamad}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85066625842&doi=10.1109%2fIEA.2019.8714999&partnerID=40&md5=beaa950fafbef33949c620e1f27a4dbc}, doi = {10.1109/IEA.2019.8714999}, isbn = {9781728108513}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, journal = {2019 IEEE 6th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Applications, ICIEA 2019}, pages = {516-520}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {Rehabilitation in healthcare systems provides therapy and training to restore quality life after certain illness, addiction or accident. Currently, there is a significant unmet need for rehabilitation services, and it is frequently undervalued in the health system. As populations age and the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and injuries increases, and the demand for rehabilitation grows, strengthening rehabilitation in health systems becomes ever more paramount. Conventional rehabilitation service can be costly and time consuming to people not living near the rehabilitation centres. Often people with lower income who live in rural areas refuse rehabilitation services due to the logistic issue. On the other hand, in urban areas, most people are too busy with their daily activities and unable to keep their therapy schedule consistently. In consequence, patients do not enjoy the actual benefit of rehabilitation because of a certain limitation such as cost and time. These limitations can be surpassed by putting telerehabilitation, an emerging area of performing rehabilitation medical treatment with the use of technology from a distance into practice. Scientific studies of telerehabilitation in the current literature are discussing primarily in the area of readiness, technologies, and illnesses such as children autism and heart failure. However, there is limited evidence about telerehabilitation service for stroke patients, concentrating on the pre-implementation and implementation stages, which makes this paper viable and significant, potentially for telerehabilitation implementation in Malaysia. This paper proposes a new conceptual model of hybrid telerehabilitation that combines several technological principles, such as cloud, virtual reality, and computer-based system. The model was derived based on a study of a public tertiary hospital in Malaysia. The current traditional system was investigated and discussed. A new telerehabilitation model is proposed to widen the access for rehabilitation to patients of all ages. © 2019 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Architecture, Clouds, Computer-Based System, Diseases, Distributed Computer Systems, Health Care System, Hospitals, Non-Communicable Disease, Patient Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Services, Scientific Studies, Stroke Patients, Telerehabilitation, Traditional Systems, Virtual Reality}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Rehabilitation in healthcare systems provides therapy and training to restore quality life after certain illness, addiction or accident. Currently, there is a significant unmet need for rehabilitation services, and it is frequently undervalued in the health system. As populations age and the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and injuries increases, and the demand for rehabilitation grows, strengthening rehabilitation in health systems becomes ever more paramount. Conventional rehabilitation service can be costly and time consuming to people not living near the rehabilitation centres. Often people with lower income who live in rural areas refuse rehabilitation services due to the logistic issue. On the other hand, in urban areas, most people are too busy with their daily activities and unable to keep their therapy schedule consistently. In consequence, patients do not enjoy the actual benefit of rehabilitation because of a certain limitation such as cost and time. These limitations can be surpassed by putting telerehabilitation, an emerging area of performing rehabilitation medical treatment with the use of technology from a distance into practice. Scientific studies of telerehabilitation in the current literature are discussing primarily in the area of readiness, technologies, and illnesses such as children autism and heart failure. However, there is limited evidence about telerehabilitation service for stroke patients, concentrating on the pre-implementation and implementation stages, which makes this paper viable and significant, potentially for telerehabilitation implementation in Malaysia. This paper proposes a new conceptual model of hybrid telerehabilitation that combines several technological principles, such as cloud, virtual reality, and computer-based system. The model was derived based on a study of a public tertiary hospital in Malaysia. The current traditional system was investigated and discussed. A new telerehabilitation model is proposed to widen the access for rehabilitation to patients of all ages. © 2019 IEEE. |
2018 |
Ishak, N I; Yusof, H M; Sidek, S N; Jaalan, Z Interactive robotic platform for education and language skill rehabilitation Conference 2017-November , Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018, ISBN: 9781538639603, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Diseases, Eye Movement, Facial Expression, High Level Controllers, Human Robot Interaction, Interactive Robotics, Machine Design, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics @conference{Ishak20181, title = {Interactive robotic platform for education and language skill rehabilitation}, author = {N I Ishak and H M Yusof and S N Sidek and Z Jaalan}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85050632534&doi=10.1109%2fICSIMA.2017.8312031&partnerID=40&md5=d2a223b2a4623560320389638990a308}, doi = {10.1109/ICSIMA.2017.8312031}, isbn = {9781538639603}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-01-01}, journal = {2017 IEEE International Conference on Smart Instrumentation, Measurement and Applications, ICSIMA 2017}, volume = {2017-November}, pages = {1-5}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {In this paper, we present the mechanism and system design of a robot that is suitable for rehabilitation process for autistic children. Through some researches, robot seems to have the ability to improve the communication skills of the children with autism. An interactive robotic platform has been developed taking into consideration the robot appearance and features to encourage positive outcome in the rehabilitation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. The interaction between the robot and the child included language skills, eye contact, imitation behavior, facial expression and movement of the robot. Here, a high-level controller is integrated to the system to help therapist monitors the children's reactions towards the robot. In result, the developed robot has the ability to help therapist to diagnose and conclude the therapy session in a shorter period. © 2017 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Diseases, Eye Movement, Facial Expression, High Level Controllers, Human Robot Interaction, Interactive Robotics, Machine Design, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } In this paper, we present the mechanism and system design of a robot that is suitable for rehabilitation process for autistic children. Through some researches, robot seems to have the ability to improve the communication skills of the children with autism. An interactive robotic platform has been developed taking into consideration the robot appearance and features to encourage positive outcome in the rehabilitation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. The interaction between the robot and the child included language skills, eye contact, imitation behavior, facial expression and movement of the robot. Here, a high-level controller is integrated to the system to help therapist monitors the children's reactions towards the robot. In result, the developed robot has the ability to help therapist to diagnose and conclude the therapy session in a shorter period. © 2017 IEEE. |
Ghazali, R; Soon, C C; Hassan, S N S; Sulaiman, N Design and development of therapeutic aid tools using human-machine interaction approach for children with autism spectrum disorder Journal Article Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 739 , pp. 530-537, 2018, ISSN: 21945357, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Design and Development, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Human Machine Interaction, Human Robot Interaction, Learning, Man Machine Systems, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Social Interactions, Technology Enhancements @article{Ghazali2018530, title = {Design and development of therapeutic aid tools using human-machine interaction approach for children with autism spectrum disorder}, author = {R Ghazali and C C Soon and S N S Hassan and N Sulaiman}, editor = {Levy Mohd Lokman Chen P A K Koyama S. Yamanaka T.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044232513&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-10-8612-0_55&partnerID=40&md5=94310d263566c262486065187e7d4f09}, doi = {10.1007/978-981-10-8612-0_55}, issn = {21945357}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-01-01}, journal = {Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing}, volume = {739}, pages = {530-537}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, abstract = {The development of human–machine interaction as teaching and therapeutic aid tools for therapist as well as parents of children with various levels of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been widely developed amongst the researchers and academician. The technology enhancement by integrating robotics and automation is purposely established to provide assistance for children with ASD that suffer from brain development, social interaction, communication skill, and cognitive function. Therefore, this paper presents the development and evaluation of the therapeutic aid tools through human-machine interaction approaches. Apart from attracting the children with ASD to participate in rehabilitation and learning process, these tools are purposely designed to encourage children with ASD to learn and react using the various interactive physical games. In the evaluation process, the completion time has been recorded in the continuation of three attempts for the comparison purpose. As a result, the combination of technology in this therapeutic aid tools will enhance the level of thinking and elevate the activities during the therapy process. As a conclusion, different methods can be enhanced to support children with ASD through the existing technologies and thus provide new alternatives in therapy process. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Design and Development, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Human Machine Interaction, Human Robot Interaction, Learning, Man Machine Systems, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Social Interactions, Technology Enhancements}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The development of human–machine interaction as teaching and therapeutic aid tools for therapist as well as parents of children with various levels of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been widely developed amongst the researchers and academician. The technology enhancement by integrating robotics and automation is purposely established to provide assistance for children with ASD that suffer from brain development, social interaction, communication skill, and cognitive function. Therefore, this paper presents the development and evaluation of the therapeutic aid tools through human-machine interaction approaches. Apart from attracting the children with ASD to participate in rehabilitation and learning process, these tools are purposely designed to encourage children with ASD to learn and react using the various interactive physical games. In the evaluation process, the completion time has been recorded in the continuation of three attempts for the comparison purpose. As a result, the combination of technology in this therapeutic aid tools will enhance the level of thinking and elevate the activities during the therapy process. As a conclusion, different methods can be enhanced to support children with ASD through the existing technologies and thus provide new alternatives in therapy process. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018. |
2017 |
Hashim, R; Yussof, H Humanizing Humanoids Towards Social Inclusiveness for Children with Autism Conference 105 , Elsevier B.V., 2017, ISSN: 18770509, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Assistive Technology, Autism, Children with Autism, Diseases, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid, Hybrid Methodologies, Intelligent Control, Mental Disabilities, Patient Rehabilitation, Philosophical Aspects, Robotics, Robots, Secondary Data Analysis, Smart Sensors, Social Inclusiveness @conference{Hashim2017359, title = {Humanizing Humanoids Towards Social Inclusiveness for Children with Autism}, author = {R Hashim and H Yussof}, editor = {Yussof H.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016094915&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.234&partnerID=40&md5=5b6e1e4faeb0346832c57f23e5ba4a42}, doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.234}, issn = {18770509}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, journal = {Procedia Computer Science}, volume = {105}, pages = {359-364}, publisher = {Elsevier B.V.}, abstract = {Assistive technologies in the form of humanoids have gained mileage in the area of rehabilitation, in particular, for children with various mental disabilities such as autism. The extent of the use of humanoids in augmenting these children are numerous yet, the social inclusiveness in the form of religious values, spirituality and ethics have hardly been explored. In these new and ambiguous dimensions, evidences of inclusiveness through repeated observations and interviews as well as secondary data analyses formed the hybrid methodology for this research project. The findings revealed a positive influence by humanizing humanoids in the social skill augmentation, religious and spiritual enhance of the scope. In attempting such a sensitive project, proper ethical procedures have to be in place because of the focus group. The implications of the findings are important in drafting relevant policies not just in educating the children, but to improve their quality of life, enriching the family well-being and enhance societal awareness for social inclusiveness. © 2017 The Authors.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Assistive Technology, Autism, Children with Autism, Diseases, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid, Hybrid Methodologies, Intelligent Control, Mental Disabilities, Patient Rehabilitation, Philosophical Aspects, Robotics, Robots, Secondary Data Analysis, Smart Sensors, Social Inclusiveness}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Assistive technologies in the form of humanoids have gained mileage in the area of rehabilitation, in particular, for children with various mental disabilities such as autism. The extent of the use of humanoids in augmenting these children are numerous yet, the social inclusiveness in the form of religious values, spirituality and ethics have hardly been explored. In these new and ambiguous dimensions, evidences of inclusiveness through repeated observations and interviews as well as secondary data analyses formed the hybrid methodology for this research project. The findings revealed a positive influence by humanizing humanoids in the social skill augmentation, religious and spiritual enhance of the scope. In attempting such a sensitive project, proper ethical procedures have to be in place because of the focus group. The implications of the findings are important in drafting relevant policies not just in educating the children, but to improve their quality of life, enriching the family well-being and enhance societal awareness for social inclusiveness. © 2017 The Authors. |
2015 |
Miskam, M A; Shamsuddin, S; Yussof, H; Omar, A R; Muda, M Z Programming platform for NAO robot in cognitive interaction applications Conference Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015, ISBN: 9781479957651, (cited By 2). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Choregraphe, Cognitive Interaction, Computer Program, Computer Software, Diseases, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, In-Buildings, Manufacture, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Robots, Social Cognition @conference{Miskam2015141, title = {Programming platform for NAO robot in cognitive interaction applications}, author = {M A Miskam and S Shamsuddin and H Yussof and A R Omar and M Z Muda}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84959542262&doi=10.1109%2fROMA.2014.7295877&partnerID=40&md5=32eeaf0a717a0ce0a5c8bc5a7cb7de89}, doi = {10.1109/ROMA.2014.7295877}, isbn = {9781479957651}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {2014 IEEE International Symposium on Robotics and Manufacturing Automation, IEEE-ROMA2014}, pages = {141-146}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {The humanoid robot NAO is a ready-made exploration platform that comes with a Choregraphe software to program and animate it Choregraphe is a powerful tool that allows programming in Python for motion control In this paper, we explore how Choregraphe can aid users in building basic cognitive interaction modules specifically for the rehabilitation of autistic children. Difficulty to interact with others and impaired social cognition are some of the core symptoms of autism. A robot in human form has the ability to help encourage children to interact and respond to dialogue cues. Comparison between Choregraphe and another programing tool in embedding cognitive interaction ability into the NAO robot is discussed. © 2014 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 2}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Choregraphe, Cognitive Interaction, Computer Program, Computer Software, Diseases, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, In-Buildings, Manufacture, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Robots, Social Cognition}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } The humanoid robot NAO is a ready-made exploration platform that comes with a Choregraphe software to program and animate it Choregraphe is a powerful tool that allows programming in Python for motion control In this paper, we explore how Choregraphe can aid users in building basic cognitive interaction modules specifically for the rehabilitation of autistic children. Difficulty to interact with others and impaired social cognition are some of the core symptoms of autism. A robot in human form has the ability to help encourage children to interact and respond to dialogue cues. Comparison between Choregraphe and another programing tool in embedding cognitive interaction ability into the NAO robot is discussed. © 2014 IEEE. |
2014 |
Shamsuddin, S; Malik, N A; Yussof, H; Mohamed, S; Hanapiah, F A; Yunus, F W Telerehabilitation in robotic assistive therapy for children with developmental disabilities Conference Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2014, ISBN: 9781479920280, (cited By 6). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Children with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Humanoid Robot, Initial Development, Medical Computing, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Telecommunication, Telecommunication Technologies, Telehealth, Telerehabilitation @conference{Shamsuddin2014370, title = {Telerehabilitation in robotic assistive therapy for children with developmental disabilities}, author = {S Shamsuddin and N A Malik and H Yussof and S Mohamed and F A Hanapiah and F W Yunus}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84911960252&partnerID=40&md5=bcbf0061bc768b3c535259bd8b924579}, isbn = {9781479920280}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-01-01}, journal = {IEEE TENSYMP 2014 - 2014 IEEE Region 10 Symposium}, pages = {370-375}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {This paper embarks on the initial development of a telerehabilitation system in assistive therapy for children with disabilities. The goal is specifically for children with autism and cerebral palsy at various locations to gain access to robotic intervention. Ten learning modules targeting at specific therapy outcomes have been developed for this system. Here, this research proposes to link various stakeholders including engineers, parents, clinicians and therapists in a network that promotes robotic and telecommunication technology as a rehabilitation platform for children with disabilities. Field trials involving real users will be executed in the next phase of study. © 2014 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 6}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Children with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Humanoid Robot, Initial Development, Medical Computing, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Telecommunication, Telecommunication Technologies, Telehealth, Telerehabilitation}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } This paper embarks on the initial development of a telerehabilitation system in assistive therapy for children with disabilities. The goal is specifically for children with autism and cerebral palsy at various locations to gain access to robotic intervention. Ten learning modules targeting at specific therapy outcomes have been developed for this system. Here, this research proposes to link various stakeholders including engineers, parents, clinicians and therapists in a network that promotes robotic and telecommunication technology as a rehabilitation platform for children with disabilities. Field trials involving real users will be executed in the next phase of study. © 2014 IEEE. |
2013 |
Malik, N A; Shamsuddin, S; Yussof, H; Miskam, M A; Hamid, A C 53 (1), 2013, ISSN: 17578981, (cited By 5). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Children with Autism, Diseases, Education, Experiments, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Patient Rehabilitation, Pilot Studies, Real Time, Two-Way Communications @conference{Malik2013, title = {Feasibility of using a humanoid robot to elicit communicational response in children with mild autism}, author = {N A Malik and S Shamsuddin and H Yussof and M A Miskam and A C Hamid}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84893647308&doi=10.1088%2f1757-899X%2f53%2f1%2f012077&partnerID=40&md5=c051904f309ab9556d90458decb88f21}, doi = {10.1088/1757-899X/53/1/012077}, issn = {17578981}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, journal = {IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering}, volume = {53}, number = {1}, abstract = {Research evidences are accumulating with regards to the potential use of robots for the rehabilitation of children with autism. The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on the results of communicational response in two children with autism during interaction with the humanoid robot NAO. Both autistic subjects in this study have been diagnosed with mild autism. Following the outcome from our first pilot study; the aim of this current experiment is to explore the application of NAO robot to engage with a child and further teach about emotions through a game-centered and song-based approach. The experiment procedure involved interaction between humanoid robot NAO with each child through a series of four different modules. The observation items are based on ten items selected and referenced to GARS-2 (Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-second edition) and also input from clinicians and therapists. The results clearly indicated that both of the children showed optimistic response through the interaction. Negative responses such as feeling scared or shying away from the robot were not detected. Two-way communication between the child and robot in real time significantly gives positive impact in the responses towards the robot. To conclude, it is feasible to include robot-based interaction specifically to elicit communicational response as a part of the rehabilitation intervention of children with autism. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.}, note = {cited By 5}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Children with Autism, Diseases, Education, Experiments, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Patient Rehabilitation, Pilot Studies, Real Time, Two-Way Communications}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Research evidences are accumulating with regards to the potential use of robots for the rehabilitation of children with autism. The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on the results of communicational response in two children with autism during interaction with the humanoid robot NAO. Both autistic subjects in this study have been diagnosed with mild autism. Following the outcome from our first pilot study; the aim of this current experiment is to explore the application of NAO robot to engage with a child and further teach about emotions through a game-centered and song-based approach. The experiment procedure involved interaction between humanoid robot NAO with each child through a series of four different modules. The observation items are based on ten items selected and referenced to GARS-2 (Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-second edition) and also input from clinicians and therapists. The results clearly indicated that both of the children showed optimistic response through the interaction. Negative responses such as feeling scared or shying away from the robot were not detected. Two-way communication between the child and robot in real time significantly gives positive impact in the responses towards the robot. To conclude, it is feasible to include robot-based interaction specifically to elicit communicational response as a part of the rehabilitation intervention of children with autism. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd. |
Miskam, M A; Hamid, M A C; Yussof, H; Shamsuddin, S; Malik, N A; Basir, S N Study on social interaction between children with autism and humanoid robot NAO Journal Article Applied Mechanics and Materials, 393 , pp. 573-578, 2013, ISSN: 16609336, (cited By 10). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism, Children with Autism, Communication, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Education, Educational Intervention, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Mechanical Engineering, Patient Rehabilitation, Social Interactions, Social Sciences, Two-Way Communications @article{Miskam2013573, title = {Study on social interaction between children with autism and humanoid robot NAO}, author = {M A Miskam and M A C Hamid and H Yussof and S Shamsuddin and N A Malik and S N Basir}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84886245367&doi=10.4028%2fwww.scientific.net%2fAMM.393.573&partnerID=40&md5=95d6cec2dc5888c99213397d5b94b003}, doi = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.393.573}, issn = {16609336}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, journal = {Applied Mechanics and Materials}, volume = {393}, pages = {573-578}, abstract = {Autism cannot run away from their triangle deficits: social, communication and stereotyped behaviour. There is no cure for autism or any definitive treatment to treat the core symptoms of this developmental disorder. However, the deficits can be minimized by maximize their learning through behavioural therapy and educational intervention. Nowadays, the methods in the rehabilitation of autism have been upgraded by the innovation of humanoid robots, in particular the humanoid robot NAO. In this study, NAO has being programmed using Choregraphe as programming tool to develop lesson modules for children with autism to practice their social interaction skill. This paper focuses specifically on social interaction subscale to observe the behaviour of the autistic children during interaction with the humanoid robot NAO. The observation is based on six items referenced from the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-second edition (GARS-2). The use of humanoid robot NAO in the rehabilitation of autistic children is expected to help them to interact and practice their social traits just like normal children. The results evidently showed that children with autism are positively affected by NAO by giving encouraging responses in social interaction when interacting with the robot. Two-way communication between the child and robot in real time significantly give positive impact in the responses towards the robot. © (2013) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.}, note = {cited By 10}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism, Children with Autism, Communication, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Education, Educational Intervention, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Mechanical Engineering, Patient Rehabilitation, Social Interactions, Social Sciences, Two-Way Communications}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Autism cannot run away from their triangle deficits: social, communication and stereotyped behaviour. There is no cure for autism or any definitive treatment to treat the core symptoms of this developmental disorder. However, the deficits can be minimized by maximize their learning through behavioural therapy and educational intervention. Nowadays, the methods in the rehabilitation of autism have been upgraded by the innovation of humanoid robots, in particular the humanoid robot NAO. In this study, NAO has being programmed using Choregraphe as programming tool to develop lesson modules for children with autism to practice their social interaction skill. This paper focuses specifically on social interaction subscale to observe the behaviour of the autistic children during interaction with the humanoid robot NAO. The observation is based on six items referenced from the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-second edition (GARS-2). The use of humanoid robot NAO in the rehabilitation of autistic children is expected to help them to interact and practice their social traits just like normal children. The results evidently showed that children with autism are positively affected by NAO by giving encouraging responses in social interaction when interacting with the robot. Two-way communication between the child and robot in real time significantly give positive impact in the responses towards the robot. © (2013) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. |