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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.Md.; Sidek, S N; Rusli, N Robot selection in robotic intervention for ASD children Conference Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019, ISBN: 9781538624715, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Biomedical Engineering, Commercial Robots, Communication Skills, Early Intervention, Human Robot Interaction, Important Features, Recent Researches, Robotics, Social Interactions @conference{Ishak2019156, title = {Robot selection in robotic intervention for ASD children}, author = {N I Ishak and H.Md. Yusof and S N Sidek and N Rusli}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85062769148&doi=10.1109%2fIECBES.2018.8626679&partnerID=40&md5=4ab38d1996ff4c48913864199d814cc6}, doi = {10.1109/IECBES.2018.8626679}, isbn = {9781538624715}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, journal = {2018 IEEE EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, IECBES 2018 - Proceedings}, pages = {156-160}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {This paper explains on the selection of a robot that is suitable for engagement with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children. Many robots were being developed to help these children to improve their behavior, communication skills, social interaction, joint attention and sensitivity. Recent researches done shown that a commercialize robot is better in early intervention therapy for the children because of its robustness and easily can be programmed by the parents and teachers. Instead, the physical appearance of the robot also plays an important feature for robot selection. Comparison studies were made between prototype robots that currently used in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and commercial robot. As a result, we proposed to have a commercial robot that is robust, simple, economical, durable and flexible to be changed to any desired form as our medium of interactions. © 2018 IEEE}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Biomedical Engineering, Commercial Robots, Communication Skills, Early Intervention, Human Robot Interaction, Important Features, Recent Researches, Robotics, Social Interactions}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } This paper explains on the selection of a robot that is suitable for engagement with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children. Many robots were being developed to help these children to improve their behavior, communication skills, social interaction, joint attention and sensitivity. Recent researches done shown that a commercialize robot is better in early intervention therapy for the children because of its robustness and easily can be programmed by the parents and teachers. Instead, the physical appearance of the robot also plays an important feature for robot selection. Comparison studies were made between prototype robots that currently used in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and commercial robot. As a result, we proposed to have a commercial robot that is robust, simple, economical, durable and flexible to be changed to any desired form as our medium of interactions. © 2018 IEEE |
Aziz, N S A; Ahmad, W F W; Hashim, A S A study on mobile applications developed for children with autism Journal Article Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 843 , pp. 772-780, 2019, ISSN: 21945357, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Diseases, Education, Educational Applications, Mobile Applications, Mobile Computing, Mobile Learning, Mobile Technology, Neurological Disorders, Soft Computing @article{Aziz2019772, title = {A study on mobile applications developed for children with autism}, author = {N S A Aziz and W F W Ahmad and A S Hashim}, editor = {Gazem Busalim N A Mohammed F. Saeed F.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85053916134&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-99007-1_71&partnerID=40&md5=b09f02f61c16c40cd2e1f7ec90ab0b99}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-99007-1_71}, issn = {21945357}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, journal = {Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing}, volume = {843}, pages = {772-780}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, abstract = {The emerging of mobile technology leads to the extensive used of mobile application for learning purposes of the children with autism. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the children’s behavior and their ability to communicate and interact socially. A lot of studies have been conducted on using mobile application to assist the children with autism to increase their social and communication skills. Mobile applications are now widely used, not only for entertainment and social networking, but also for education. The used of mobile applications in education has extend from dictionaries to special purpose education. This paper reviews six mobile applications developed to assist the children with autism for various purposes. This review will provide a summary of initial studies and preliminary findings for future development of enhanced application. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Diseases, Education, Educational Applications, Mobile Applications, Mobile Computing, Mobile Learning, Mobile Technology, Neurological Disorders, Soft Computing}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The emerging of mobile technology leads to the extensive used of mobile application for learning purposes of the children with autism. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the children’s behavior and their ability to communicate and interact socially. A lot of studies have been conducted on using mobile application to assist the children with autism to increase their social and communication skills. Mobile applications are now widely used, not only for entertainment and social networking, but also for education. The used of mobile applications in education has extend from dictionaries to special purpose education. This paper reviews six mobile applications developed to assist the children with autism for various purposes. This review will provide a summary of initial studies and preliminary findings for future development of enhanced application. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019. |
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. |
Azahari, Ahmad I N N B; Ahmad, Wan W F; Hashim, A S Evaluation of video modeling application to teach social interaction skills to autistic children Journal Article Communications in Computer and Information Science, 886 , pp. 125-135, 2018, ISSN: 18650929, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer, Computer Science, Diseases, Learning Materials, Mental Disorders, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Social Interactions @article{AhmadAzahari2018125, title = {Evaluation of video modeling application to teach social interaction skills to autistic children}, author = {I N N B Ahmad Azahari and W F Wan Ahmad and A S Hashim}, editor = {Foth M Abdullah N. Wan Adnan W.A.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85052957663&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-13-1628-9_12&partnerID=40&md5=25564063d73e43461ac32389f19c9e05}, doi = {10.1007/978-981-13-1628-9_12}, issn = {18650929}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-01-01}, journal = {Communications in Computer and Information Science}, volume = {886}, pages = {125-135}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, abstract = {Autism Social Aid (ASD) is a mental disorder that affects a person at an early age. People with ASD show deficiencies in daily living abilities that lead to impairment in their independence skill, restrict their social involvement which leads to poor living style. This rooted from their key personal behaviours, which are impairment in social and communication skills. However, with the availability of mobile technology that engages education through video modelling, it has become more practical for educators to train daily living skills for individuals with ASD. Consequently a Video Modelling Application called ‘Autism Social-Aid’ was created to provide a supplementary learning material envisioned to help stimulate children with ASD in the learning process. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of video modelling in teaching five children diagnosed with medium-functioning ASD to understand social interaction skills. The children went through three trials of the evaluation phases. Results revealed that video modelling was effective as all of the children were able to display positive improvements from the first trial to the third trial. As a result, all of them have reduced an average 77% of the total prompt needed to remain focus on the video lesson and an average of 70% number of errors was reduced during the quiz evaluation. © 2018, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer, Computer Science, Diseases, Learning Materials, Mental Disorders, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Social Interactions}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Autism Social Aid (ASD) is a mental disorder that affects a person at an early age. People with ASD show deficiencies in daily living abilities that lead to impairment in their independence skill, restrict their social involvement which leads to poor living style. This rooted from their key personal behaviours, which are impairment in social and communication skills. However, with the availability of mobile technology that engages education through video modelling, it has become more practical for educators to train daily living skills for individuals with ASD. Consequently a Video Modelling Application called ‘Autism Social-Aid’ was created to provide a supplementary learning material envisioned to help stimulate children with ASD in the learning process. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of video modelling in teaching five children diagnosed with medium-functioning ASD to understand social interaction skills. The children went through three trials of the evaluation phases. Results revealed that video modelling was effective as all of the children were able to display positive improvements from the first trial to the third trial. As a result, all of them have reduced an average 77% of the total prompt needed to remain focus on the video lesson and an average of 70% number of errors was reduced during the quiz evaluation. © 2018, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. |
2016 |
Hussain, A; Abdullah, A; Husni, H; Mkpojiogu, E O C Interaction design principles for edutainment systems: Enhancing the communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorders Journal Article Revista Tecnica de la Facultad de Ingenieria Universidad del Zulia, 39 (8), pp. 45-50, 2016, ISSN: 02540770, (cited By 24). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Communication Skills, Diseases, Education, Edutainment, Interaction Design, Spectrum Analysis, User Interfaces @article{Hussain201645, title = {Interaction design principles for edutainment systems: Enhancing the communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorders}, author = {A Hussain and A Abdullah and H Husni and E O C Mkpojiogu}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84996550833&doi=10.21311%2f001.39.8.06&partnerID=40&md5=bf024285ea24b4d1eb8fc6938cbcf5d6}, doi = {10.21311/001.39.8.06}, issn = {02540770}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {Revista Tecnica de la Facultad de Ingenieria Universidad del Zulia}, volume = {39}, number = {8}, pages = {45-50}, publisher = {Revista Tecnica de la Facultad de Ingeniera}, abstract = {Owing to deterioration in communication, approximately 50% of individuals diagnosed with Autism face challenges in developing functional languages. To assist these individuals become more relaxed and comfortable during these activities, installed educational games on mobile devices can be used. Although there are many new mobile applications available for individuals with Autism, they are difficult to use; particularly in terms of user-interface design. An analysis of existing apps developed for children with autism shows that app design principles are projected according to interaction design (IxD) which fulfills the users? requirements in a more efficient way. The analysis involved five applications and pointed out fifteen suggestions regarding the design principles. This paper presents the suggested recommendations for the design and development of prototype apps for autistic children. It introduces edutainment systems design principles, which are designed to assist in the development of communication skills in children diagnosed with Autism-spectrum disorders.}, note = {cited By 24}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Communication Skills, Diseases, Education, Edutainment, Interaction Design, Spectrum Analysis, User Interfaces}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Owing to deterioration in communication, approximately 50% of individuals diagnosed with Autism face challenges in developing functional languages. To assist these individuals become more relaxed and comfortable during these activities, installed educational games on mobile devices can be used. Although there are many new mobile applications available for individuals with Autism, they are difficult to use; particularly in terms of user-interface design. An analysis of existing apps developed for children with autism shows that app design principles are projected according to interaction design (IxD) which fulfills the users? requirements in a more efficient way. The analysis involved five applications and pointed out fifteen suggestions regarding the design principles. This paper presents the suggested recommendations for the design and development of prototype apps for autistic children. It introduces edutainment systems design principles, which are designed to assist in the development of communication skills in children diagnosed with Autism-spectrum disorders. |
2015 |
Sitimin, S A; Ismail, Z; Fikry, A; Hassan, H; Ahmad, S S; Samat, N; Musa, R; Hashim, R A review on employee benefits for working parents with autistic children Conference Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015, ISBN: 9781479957651, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Developed Countries, Diseases, Employee Benefits, Manufacture, Robotics, Social Interactions, Working Parents @conference{Sitimin2015176, title = {A review on employee benefits for working parents with autistic children}, author = {S A Sitimin and Z Ismail and A Fikry and H Hassan and S S Ahmad and N Samat and R Musa and R Hashim}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84959565959&doi=10.1109%2fROMA.2014.7295883&partnerID=40&md5=30b39811730957e0eb810658605e007a}, doi = {10.1109/ROMA.2014.7295883}, isbn = {9781479957651}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {2014 IEEE International Symposium on Robotics and Manufacturing Automation, IEEE-ROMA2014}, pages = {176-179}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {Autism is a behavioural illness categorized based on poor communication skills, lack of social interaction and weird way of playing. As a caregiver and a worker at the same time, 78 per cent of employees sometimes had to take short time off or leave early from work, come to work late, and being absence for a long period of time. Since children with autism needs more health services and attention, working parents are hoping to get better employees benefits from their employers. Mostly, in developed countries such as United States, employee benefits for working parents with autistic children is applicable but the employees benefits provided are very limited and it is based on the organization's benefit policies. This research provides a general review on previous related studies especially the one which is closely related to employee benefits for working parents with autistic children. Thus, this research can contribute to the new knowledge in creating special employee benefits in the workplace for working parents with autistic children globally. © 2014 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Autism, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Developed Countries, Diseases, Employee Benefits, Manufacture, Robotics, Social Interactions, Working Parents}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Autism is a behavioural illness categorized based on poor communication skills, lack of social interaction and weird way of playing. As a caregiver and a worker at the same time, 78 per cent of employees sometimes had to take short time off or leave early from work, come to work late, and being absence for a long period of time. Since children with autism needs more health services and attention, working parents are hoping to get better employees benefits from their employers. Mostly, in developed countries such as United States, employee benefits for working parents with autistic children is applicable but the employees benefits provided are very limited and it is based on the organization's benefit policies. This research provides a general review on previous related studies especially the one which is closely related to employee benefits for working parents with autistic children. Thus, this research can contribute to the new knowledge in creating special employee benefits in the workplace for working parents with autistic children globally. © 2014 IEEE. |
Yussof, H; Salleh, M H; Miskam, M A; Shamsuddin, S; Omar, A R ASKNAO apps targeting at social skills development for children with autism Conference 2015-October , IEEE Computer Society, 2015, ISSN: 21618070, (cited By 3). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Automation, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Diseases, Education, Social Skills @conference{Yussof2015973, title = {ASKNAO apps targeting at social skills development for children with autism}, author = {H Yussof and M H Salleh and M A Miskam and S Shamsuddin and A R Omar}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84952770737&doi=10.1109%2fCoASE.2015.7294225&partnerID=40&md5=bb2d8f8a5d54a457dec4137e1a55514a}, doi = {10.1109/CoASE.2015.7294225}, issn = {21618070}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering}, volume = {2015-October}, pages = {973-978}, publisher = {IEEE Computer Society}, abstract = {This paper aims to review the ASKNAO apps targeting at social skills of children with autism. The ASKNAO Apps is a system that designed to teach children with autism the basic skills that are naturally learned by the typical children. Since ASKNAO apps is a commercial based system, the contents are yet to be categorized technically and specifically in accordance to the three autism criteria which are social skills, communication skills and repetitive behavior. By taking the first step in identifying the Apps suitability focusing on social skills, further study on application and assessment of ASKNAO can be conducted to teach the child in the direction of the user's requirements. © 2015 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 3}, keywords = {Automation, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Diseases, Education, Social Skills}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } This paper aims to review the ASKNAO apps targeting at social skills of children with autism. The ASKNAO Apps is a system that designed to teach children with autism the basic skills that are naturally learned by the typical children. Since ASKNAO apps is a commercial based system, the contents are yet to be categorized technically and specifically in accordance to the three autism criteria which are social skills, communication skills and repetitive behavior. By taking the first step in identifying the Apps suitability focusing on social skills, further study on application and assessment of ASKNAO can be conducted to teach the child in the direction of the user's requirements. © 2015 IEEE. |
Shamsuddin, S; Yussof, H; Hanapiah, F A; Mohamed, S; Jamil, N F F; Yunus, F W Robot-Assisted learning for communication-care in autism intervention Conference 2015-September , IEEE Computer Society, 2015, ISSN: 19457898, (cited By 5). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer Aided Instruction, Diseases, Education, Educational Settings, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robot, Learning, Robotics, Robots, Specific Interaction, Teaching @conference{Shamsuddin2015822, title = {Robot-Assisted learning for communication-care in autism intervention}, author = {S Shamsuddin and H Yussof and F A Hanapiah and S Mohamed and N F F Jamil and F W Yunus}, editor = {Campolo D Braun D. Yu H.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84946072425&doi=10.1109%2fICORR.2015.7281304&partnerID=40&md5=3048519732d8127b2307d17a12e46463}, doi = {10.1109/ICORR.2015.7281304}, issn = {19457898}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics}, volume = {2015-September}, pages = {822-827}, publisher = {IEEE Computer Society}, abstract = {Robot-based intervention for children with autism is an evolving research niche in human-robot interaction (HRI). Recent studies have covered the role of robots in clinical and experimental setting but not much on integrating them in educational setting. Our previous work had shown that interaction with a robot poses no adverse effects and that the robot's specific interaction scenarios were associated with less autistic behavior. Extending this impact on school-going children, interactions that are in-Tune with special education lessons are needed. This study aims to propose the integration of a robot into current learning environment for children with special needs, specifically autism. Six interaction scenarios had been designed based on the existing syllabus to teach communication skills, using the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) technique as the framework. Development of the robotic experience for learning also covers the required set-up involving participation from teachers. The actual research conduct involving school children, teachers and robot shall take place in the next phase. © 2015 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 5}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer Aided Instruction, Diseases, Education, Educational Settings, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robot, Learning, Robotics, Robots, Specific Interaction, Teaching}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Robot-based intervention for children with autism is an evolving research niche in human-robot interaction (HRI). Recent studies have covered the role of robots in clinical and experimental setting but not much on integrating them in educational setting. Our previous work had shown that interaction with a robot poses no adverse effects and that the robot's specific interaction scenarios were associated with less autistic behavior. Extending this impact on school-going children, interactions that are in-Tune with special education lessons are needed. This study aims to propose the integration of a robot into current learning environment for children with special needs, specifically autism. Six interaction scenarios had been designed based on the existing syllabus to teach communication skills, using the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) technique as the framework. Development of the robotic experience for learning also covers the required set-up involving participation from teachers. The actual research conduct involving school children, teachers and robot shall take place in the next phase. © 2015 IEEE. |
2013 |
Hamid, A C; Miskam, M A; Yussof, H; Shamsuddin, S; Hashim, H; Ismail, L Human-robot interaction (HRI) for children with autism to augment communication skills Journal Article Applied Mechanics and Materials, 393 , pp. 598-603, 2013, ISSN: 16609336, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism, Children with Autism, Communication, Communication Skills, Diseases, Education, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Intervention Programs, Learning, Man Machine Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Teaching, Two-Way Communications @article{Hamid2013598, title = {Human-robot interaction (HRI) for children with autism to augment communication skills}, author = {A C Hamid and M A Miskam and H Yussof and S Shamsuddin and H Hashim and L Ismail}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84886245343&doi=10.4028%2fwww.scientific.net%2fAMM.393.598&partnerID=40&md5=a580bbcbd654ebb6c19b75fa27bdf75e}, doi = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.393.598}, issn = {16609336}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, journal = {Applied Mechanics and Materials}, volume = {393}, pages = {598-603}, abstract = {This paper presents a case study of robot-based intervention program for children with autism. The study focuses on two-way communication between children with autism and a humanoid robot NAO. The aim of this study is to develop a set of teaching and learning modules on communication through question type conversation and song-based approach. Module developed in this study is programmed using NAO's choregraphe, being imbedded later on and perform action. Both children participating in this study can communicate verbally and have been diagnosed with mild autism. Response from this exposure shows that the human toddler-like robot can be used as a platform to augment and facilitate communication effectively with children with autism. © (2013) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism, Children with Autism, Communication, Communication Skills, Diseases, Education, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Intervention Programs, Learning, Man Machine Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Teaching, Two-Way Communications}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This paper presents a case study of robot-based intervention program for children with autism. The study focuses on two-way communication between children with autism and a humanoid robot NAO. The aim of this study is to develop a set of teaching and learning modules on communication through question type conversation and song-based approach. Module developed in this study is programmed using NAO's choregraphe, being imbedded later on and perform action. Both children participating in this study can communicate verbally and have been diagnosed with mild autism. Response from this exposure shows that the human toddler-like robot can be used as a platform to augment and facilitate communication effectively with children with autism. © (2013) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. |
Freeth, M; Sheppard, E; Ramachandran, R; Milne, E A cross-cultural comparison of autistic traits in the UK, India and Malaysia Journal Article Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43 (11), pp. 2569-2583, 2013, ISSN: 01623257, (cited By 39). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Adult, Article, Asian Continental Ancestry Group, Attention, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Spectrum Quotient, Communication Skills, Comparative Study, Cross-Cultural Comparison, Cultural Factor, Ethnicity, Female, Great Britain, Human, Human Experiment, Imagination, India, Indian, Malaysia, Male, Personality, Phenotype, Postgraduate Student, Priority Journal, Psychometry, Questionnaires, Sex Factors, Social Adaptation, Spectrum, Students, Undergraduate Student, United Kingdom, Young Adult @article{Freeth20132569, title = {A cross-cultural comparison of autistic traits in the UK, India and Malaysia}, author = {M Freeth and E Sheppard and R Ramachandran and E Milne}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84886802970&doi=10.1007%2fs10803-013-1808-9&partnerID=40&md5=d8acde51c0626be3862facc1d6bc493c}, doi = {10.1007/s10803-013-1808-9}, issn = {01623257}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders}, volume = {43}, number = {11}, pages = {2569-2583}, abstract = {The disorder of autism is widely recognised throughout the world. However, the diagnostic criteria and theories of autism are based on research predominantly conducted in Western cultures. Here we compare the expression of autistic traits in a sample of neurotypical individuals from one Western culture (UK) and two Eastern cultures (India and Malaysia), using the Autism-spectrum Quotient (AQ) in order to identify possible cultural differences in the expression of autistic traits. Behaviours associated with autistic traits were reported to a greater extent in the Eastern cultures than the Western culture. Males scored higher than females and science students scored higher than non-science students in each culture. Indian students scored higher than both other groups on the Imagination sub-scale, Malaysian students scored higher than both other groups on the Attention Switching sub-scale. The underlying factor structures of the AQ for each population were derived and discussed. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.}, note = {cited By 39}, keywords = {Adolescent, Adult, Article, Asian Continental Ancestry Group, Attention, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Spectrum Quotient, Communication Skills, Comparative Study, Cross-Cultural Comparison, Cultural Factor, Ethnicity, Female, Great Britain, Human, Human Experiment, Imagination, India, Indian, Malaysia, Male, Personality, Phenotype, Postgraduate Student, Priority Journal, Psychometry, Questionnaires, Sex Factors, Social Adaptation, Spectrum, Students, Undergraduate Student, United Kingdom, Young Adult}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The disorder of autism is widely recognised throughout the world. However, the diagnostic criteria and theories of autism are based on research predominantly conducted in Western cultures. Here we compare the expression of autistic traits in a sample of neurotypical individuals from one Western culture (UK) and two Eastern cultures (India and Malaysia), using the Autism-spectrum Quotient (AQ) in order to identify possible cultural differences in the expression of autistic traits. Behaviours associated with autistic traits were reported to a greater extent in the Eastern cultures than the Western culture. Males scored higher than females and science students scored higher than non-science students in each culture. Indian students scored higher than both other groups on the Imagination sub-scale, Malaysian students scored higher than both other groups on the Attention Switching sub-scale. The underlying factor structures of the AQ for each population were derived and discussed. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York. |
2009 |
Ismail, A; Omar, N; Zin, A M 1 , 2009, ISBN: 9781424449132, (cited By 12). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Application Softwares, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Development Approach, Education, Educational Software, Electrical Engineering, End-users, Handicapped Persons, Learning, Learning Disorder, Personalizations, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Methods @conference{Ismail2009299, title = {Developing learning software for children with learning disabilities through block-based development approach}, author = {A Ismail and N Omar and A M Zin}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-70449731050&doi=10.1109%2fICEEI.2009.5254772&partnerID=40&md5=20affae3e6e2e65aeb077b0827ec63f1}, doi = {10.1109/ICEEI.2009.5254772}, isbn = {9781424449132}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, journal = {Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, ICEEI 2009}, volume = {1}, pages = {299-303}, abstract = {Children with learning disability such as autism who have serious impairments with social, emotional, and communication skills require a high degree of personalization in using the educational software develop for them. The aim of this paper is to propose Block-Based Software Development method and approach that enables the end-users (such as parents and teachers) to build application software to suit the different need of an autistic child. This research hopefully can produce useful tailorable learning software in order to assist educating autistic children. © 2009 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 12}, keywords = {Application Softwares, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Development Approach, Education, Educational Software, Electrical Engineering, End-users, Handicapped Persons, Learning, Learning Disorder, Personalizations, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Methods}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Children with learning disability such as autism who have serious impairments with social, emotional, and communication skills require a high degree of personalization in using the educational software develop for them. The aim of this paper is to propose Block-Based Software Development method and approach that enables the end-users (such as parents and teachers) to build application software to suit the different need of an autistic child. This research hopefully can produce useful tailorable learning software in order to assist educating autistic children. © 2009 IEEE. |