List of Publications
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:
- Click this to search using keyword determined by the user.
- It will lead to a new web page with a text search box.
- Type your keyword in the search box
- Click on Keyword to search for any publication. Bigger words indicate the most used tags and smaller words indicate the least used.
- Click on dropdown buttons to choose any years, types of publications or authors of your choice.
- Click on underlined words in the publication detail to view more information.
2018 |
Hashim, R; Yussof, H 2018-January , Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018, ISBN: 9781538613429, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Assistive Technology, Autism, Children, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Economics, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Robotics, Skill Training, Smart Sensors @conference{Hashim2018374, title = {Preparation for adulthood: Benefits of assistive technologies in social skills training of children with autism}, author = {R Hashim and H Yussof}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85047431902&doi=10.1109%2fIRIS.2017.8250151&partnerID=40&md5=3089796dde7022fa5a4a56200466013f}, doi = {10.1109/IRIS.2017.8250151}, isbn = {9781538613429}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-01-01}, journal = {Proceedings - 2017 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors, IRIS 2017}, volume = {2018-January}, pages = {374-378}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {Humanoids as a form of assistive technologies have been shown to have positive effects on the social-cognitive behavior of brain-impaired children, particularly those with autism. However, evidences on the socio-economic benefits in social-skill training on brain-impaired children have been lacking. At the preliminary stage, a case study of a primary school with special classes for gifted children is the case study for pretesting purposes. As it is, interviewers with teachers at the special integration classes form the basis for primary data collection. Findings indicated that the teachers, parents and guardians of these children are not ready for humanoids to train their children but in future such attempts are encouraged. Nonetheless, this paper will highlight the socio-economic benefits of humanoid-assisted social skills training of children with autism. This is important in preparing them for adulthood and independence. In addition, from the literature reviewed, content analyses on humanoid-mediated research articles provide the preliminary empirical support. Evidences and outcomes from similar research projects conducted from social scientists in developing nations further narrows the objectives of the investigation. Theoretical implication from this study is also discussed. © 2017 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Assistive Technology, Autism, Children, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Economics, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Robotics, Skill Training, Smart Sensors}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Humanoids as a form of assistive technologies have been shown to have positive effects on the social-cognitive behavior of brain-impaired children, particularly those with autism. However, evidences on the socio-economic benefits in social-skill training on brain-impaired children have been lacking. At the preliminary stage, a case study of a primary school with special classes for gifted children is the case study for pretesting purposes. As it is, interviewers with teachers at the special integration classes form the basis for primary data collection. Findings indicated that the teachers, parents and guardians of these children are not ready for humanoids to train their children but in future such attempts are encouraged. Nonetheless, this paper will highlight the socio-economic benefits of humanoid-assisted social skills training of children with autism. This is important in preparing them for adulthood and independence. In addition, from the literature reviewed, content analyses on humanoid-mediated research articles provide the preliminary empirical support. Evidences and outcomes from similar research projects conducted from social scientists in developing nations further narrows the objectives of the investigation. Theoretical implication from this study is also discussed. © 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 A Review of the Ambit of Politics in Social Robotics Conference 105 , Elsevier B.V., 2017, ISSN: 18770509, (cited By 3). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Acceptance, Autism, Children, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Education, Influence, Intelligent Control, Machine Design, Politics, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sensors, Social Robotics, Social Sciences @conference{Hashim2017316, title = {A Review of the Ambit of Politics in Social Robotics}, author = {R Hashim and H Yussof}, editor = {Yussof H.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016116583&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.228&partnerID=40&md5=d87a64238e7afb117359db4af16a4b52}, doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.228}, issn = {18770509}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, journal = {Procedia Computer Science}, volume = {105}, pages = {316-321}, publisher = {Elsevier B.V.}, abstract = {This article reviews the range of currently held positions on the politics of social robotics for skill augmentation of children with autism and other brain disabilities. Publications from peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings were analyzed. From these articles categorizations were accorded into three emerging themes on the politics of social robotics which are, influence, acceptance and adoption. The findings indicated that the social skilling of brain-impaired children are implicated but not present in the development and design process of the robots. Instead, the human social skills were assigned to the capability and general features of the robots. The need for social robots is in tandem with societal changes and the increased demographics as well as demands from the healthcare industry. The conceptualization of brain-impaired children is plagued with stereotypical views that they are both mentally and physically handicapped, helpless, require round-the-clock care and in need of robotic assistance when humans fail. Depending on the nation status, the influence, acceptance and adoption of social robotics are indeed political and the success of science for society needs has to be re-examined and perhaps redefined in order to reap the return on investment of the robot production. © 2017 The Authors.}, note = {cited By 3}, keywords = {Acceptance, Autism, Children, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Education, Influence, Intelligent Control, Machine Design, Politics, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sensors, Social Robotics, Social Sciences}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } This article reviews the range of currently held positions on the politics of social robotics for skill augmentation of children with autism and other brain disabilities. Publications from peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings were analyzed. From these articles categorizations were accorded into three emerging themes on the politics of social robotics which are, influence, acceptance and adoption. The findings indicated that the social skilling of brain-impaired children are implicated but not present in the development and design process of the robots. Instead, the human social skills were assigned to the capability and general features of the robots. The need for social robots is in tandem with societal changes and the increased demographics as well as demands from the healthcare industry. The conceptualization of brain-impaired children is plagued with stereotypical views that they are both mentally and physically handicapped, helpless, require round-the-clock care and in need of robotic assistance when humans fail. Depending on the nation status, the influence, acceptance and adoption of social robotics are indeed political and the success of science for society needs has to be re-examined and perhaps redefined in order to reap the return on investment of the robot production. © 2017 The Authors. |
2015 |
Khir, N H B M; Ismail, M; Jamil, N; Razak, F H A Can spatiotemporal gait analysis identify a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder? Conference Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015, ISBN: 9781479957651, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Critical Analysis, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Gait Analysis, Gait Pattern, Literature Reviews, Manufacture, Quantitative Study, Robotics, Spatiotemporal @conference{Khir2015115, title = {Can spatiotemporal gait analysis identify a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder?}, author = {N H B M Khir and M Ismail and N Jamil and F H A Razak}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84959505294&doi=10.1109%2fROMA.2014.7295872&partnerID=40&md5=dbaae7a86b78fa037d60f4b944ed2dc6}, doi = {10.1109/ROMA.2014.7295872}, isbn = {9781479957651}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {2014 IEEE International Symposium on Robotics and Manufacturing Automation, IEEE-ROMA2014}, pages = {115-119}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {The aim of this study is to investigate the ability of spatiotemporal gait analysis to identify the Autistic Spectrum Disorder child (ASD). Even though the interest in gait analysis is becoming popular among researchers these days, yet very few quantitative studies are done on children with autism. Since motor development is not influenced by both social and linguistic development, it is believed to be a probable bio-marker of autism. The spatiotemporal gait pattern is being explored to understand the difference it may bring upon in the future. Six findings from previous researches are reviewed and analyzed to understand the crucial factor involves in this research. From the literature review and critical analysis done, spatiotemporal gait analysis may be used to identify the ASD child because the gait patterns of ASD child are discovered to be different from normal children. © 2014 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Critical Analysis, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Gait Analysis, Gait Pattern, Literature Reviews, Manufacture, Quantitative Study, Robotics, Spatiotemporal}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } The aim of this study is to investigate the ability of spatiotemporal gait analysis to identify the Autistic Spectrum Disorder child (ASD). Even though the interest in gait analysis is becoming popular among researchers these days, yet very few quantitative studies are done on children with autism. Since motor development is not influenced by both social and linguistic development, it is believed to be a probable bio-marker of autism. The spatiotemporal gait pattern is being explored to understand the difference it may bring upon in the future. Six findings from previous researches are reviewed and analyzed to understand the crucial factor involves in this research. From the literature review and critical analysis done, spatiotemporal gait analysis may be used to identify the ASD child because the gait patterns of ASD child are discovered to be different from normal children. © 2014 IEEE. |