2020 |
Taresh, S; Ahmad, N A; Roslan, S; Ma’rof, A M; Zaid, S Brain Sciences, 10 (3), 2020, ISSN: 20763425, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Attitude to Disability, Autism, Cognition, Conceptual Framework, Education, Health Belief, Health Care, Health Care Personnel, Human, Interpersonal Communication, Mental Health, Physiotherapist, Psychological Aspect, Questionnaires, Review, School Teacher, Self Concept, Social Behaviour, Social Cognitive Theory, Social Interactions, Social Stigma, Teaching, Training @article{Taresh2020, title = {Pre-school teachers’ knowledge, belief, identification skills, and self-efficacy in identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD): A conceptual framework to identify children with ASD}, author = {S Taresh and N A Ahmad and S Roslan and A M Ma’rof and S Zaid}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85082661960&doi=10.3390%2fbrainsci10030165&partnerID=40&md5=806c3d699ffc9bd518bc0397b07598a8}, doi = {10.3390/brainsci10030165}, issn = {20763425}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, journal = {Brain Sciences}, volume = {10}, number = {3}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, abstract = {Recently, the identification and detection of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become an essential issue under ASD intervention services. The high percentage of ASD among children requires preschool teachers to recognizse children’s abnormal development and identify them at an early stage, followed by referral to specialists. Therefore, this identification calls for a specific ability among preschool teachers, identified as knowledge, belief, identification skills, and self-efficacy (KBISSE). This conceptual framework aims to utilize the current literature to present a discussion on preschool teachers’ KBISSE in identifying children with ASD and making decisions to refer children suspected with ASD to specialists. The conceptual framework is discussed based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the health belief model (HBM). The conceptual framework emphasizes the need for preschool teachers to be educated in ASD via an educational module that could increase teachers’ self-efficacy in identifying children with ASD. Besides, knowledge in ASD, belief in ASD, and identification skills are also necessary variables for building the educational module. The educational module is useful for guiding future research on preschool teachers’ identification of children with any disability, one of which is ASD, and subsequent specialist referral at an early stage. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Attitude to Disability, Autism, Cognition, Conceptual Framework, Education, Health Belief, Health Care, Health Care Personnel, Human, Interpersonal Communication, Mental Health, Physiotherapist, Psychological Aspect, Questionnaires, Review, School Teacher, Self Concept, Social Behaviour, Social Cognitive Theory, Social Interactions, Social Stigma, Teaching, Training}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Recently, the identification and detection of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become an essential issue under ASD intervention services. The high percentage of ASD among children requires preschool teachers to recognizse children’s abnormal development and identify them at an early stage, followed by referral to specialists. Therefore, this identification calls for a specific ability among preschool teachers, identified as knowledge, belief, identification skills, and self-efficacy (KBISSE). This conceptual framework aims to utilize the current literature to present a discussion on preschool teachers’ KBISSE in identifying children with ASD and making decisions to refer children suspected with ASD to specialists. The conceptual framework is discussed based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the health belief model (HBM). The conceptual framework emphasizes the need for preschool teachers to be educated in ASD via an educational module that could increase teachers’ self-efficacy in identifying children with ASD. Besides, knowledge in ASD, belief in ASD, and identification skills are also necessary variables for building the educational module. The educational module is useful for guiding future research on preschool teachers’ identification of children with any disability, one of which is ASD, and subsequent specialist referral at an early stage. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. |
de Vries, M; Cader, S; Colleer, L; Batteux, E; Yasdiman, M B; Tan, Y J; Sheppard, E University Students’ Notion of Autism Spectrum Conditions: A Cross-Cultural Study Journal Article Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50 (4), pp. 1281-1294, 2020, ISSN: 01623257, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adult, Article, Attitude to Health, Autism, Female, Health Belief, Human, Knowledge, Likert Scale, Major Clinical Study, Malaysia, Malaysian, Male, Priority Journal, Social Acceptance, Social Interactions, Sociology, Student Attitude, Students, United Kingdom, University Student, Young Adult @article{deVries20201281, title = {University Students’ Notion of Autism Spectrum Conditions: A Cross-Cultural Study}, author = {M de Vries and S Cader and L Colleer and E Batteux and M B Yasdiman and Y J Tan and E Sheppard}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85077543652&doi=10.1007%2fs10803-019-04343-z&partnerID=40&md5=53dc04b76c29629e875adaf44a9831b6}, doi = {10.1007/s10803-019-04343-z}, issn = {01623257}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders}, volume = {50}, number = {4}, pages = {1281-1294}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {Cultural background might influence knowledge and attitudes regarding autism, influencing willingness to interact. We studied whether beliefs, knowledge, contact, and attitude differed between the UK and Malaysia. With mediation analyses, we studied how these factors influenced willingness to interact. Autism was more often linked to food in the UK, and to upbringing in Malaysia. Knowledge, contact, and acceptance were greater in the UK. When excluding psychology students, Malaysian students were less willing to interact with autistic people. Knowledge and contact appeared to improve acceptance, but acceptance did not mediate the relation between country, beliefs, knowledge, and experience; and willingness to interact. Knowledge and contact regarding autism might improve acceptance in different cultures, but how acceptance could improve interaction is unclear. © 2020, The Author(s).}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Adult, Article, Attitude to Health, Autism, Female, Health Belief, Human, Knowledge, Likert Scale, Major Clinical Study, Malaysia, Malaysian, Male, Priority Journal, Social Acceptance, Social Interactions, Sociology, Student Attitude, Students, United Kingdom, University Student, Young Adult}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Cultural background might influence knowledge and attitudes regarding autism, influencing willingness to interact. We studied whether beliefs, knowledge, contact, and attitude differed between the UK and Malaysia. With mediation analyses, we studied how these factors influenced willingness to interact. Autism was more often linked to food in the UK, and to upbringing in Malaysia. Knowledge, contact, and acceptance were greater in the UK. When excluding psychology students, Malaysian students were less willing to interact with autistic people. Knowledge and contact appeared to improve acceptance, but acceptance did not mediate the relation between country, beliefs, knowledge, and experience; and willingness to interact. Knowledge and contact regarding autism might improve acceptance in different cultures, but how acceptance could improve interaction is unclear. © 2020, The Author(s). |
2019 |
Liu, Y -W; Liong, M T; Chung, Y -C E; Huang, H -Y; Peng, W -S; Cheng, Y -F; Lin, Y -S; Wu, Y -Y; Tsai, Y -C Nutrients, 11 (4), 2019, ISSN: 20726643, (cited By 4). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Aberrant Behavior Checklist Taiwan version, Adolescent, Age, Age Factors, Aggression, Anxiety, Article, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Autism Behavior Checklist, Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Behaviour, Child Behaviour Checklist, Children, Clinical Global Impression Scale, Communication Disorder, Controlled Study, Double Blind Procedure, Double-Blind Method, Female, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Human, Impulsiveness, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Male, Physiology, Placebo, Placebos, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Probiotic Agent, Probiotics, Psychology, Questionnaires, Randomized Controlled Trial, Rating Scale, School Child, Scoring System, Social Behaviour, Social Interactions, Social Problem, Social Responsiveness Scale, Surveys, Swanson Nolan and Pelham IV Assessment, Synaptosomal Associated Protein 23, Taiwan @article{Liu2019, title = {Effects of lactobacillus plantarum PS128 on children with autism spectrum disorder in Taiwan: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial}, author = {Y -W Liu and M T Liong and Y -C E Chung and H -Y Huang and W -S Peng and Y -F Cheng and Y -S Lin and Y -Y Wu and Y -C Tsai}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85064817846&doi=10.3390%2fnu11040820&partnerID=40&md5=ca04462e8710198b821b44f8e73061f3}, doi = {10.3390/nu11040820}, issn = {20726643}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, journal = {Nutrients}, volume = {11}, number = {4}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, abstract = {This four-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) on boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 7-15 in Taiwan. All subjects fulfilled the criteria for ASD diagnosis of DSM-V and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Questionnaires used for the primary outcome measure include the Autism Behavior Checklist-Taiwan version (ABC-T), the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). The Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham-IV-Taiwan version (SNAP-IV) and the Clinical Global Impression-improvement (CGI-I) were used for the secondary outcome measure. The results showed that PS128 ameliorated opposition/defiance behaviors, and that the total score of SNAP-IV for younger children (aged 7−12) improved significantly compared with the placebo group. Additionally, several elements were also notably improved in the PS128 group after 28-day consumption of PS128. Further studies are needed to better clarify the effects of PS128 for younger children with ASD on broader symptoms. © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.}, note = {cited By 4}, keywords = {Aberrant Behavior Checklist Taiwan version, Adolescent, Age, Age Factors, Aggression, Anxiety, Article, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Autism Behavior Checklist, Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Behaviour, Child Behaviour Checklist, Children, Clinical Global Impression Scale, Communication Disorder, Controlled Study, Double Blind Procedure, Double-Blind Method, Female, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Human, Impulsiveness, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Male, Physiology, Placebo, Placebos, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Probiotic Agent, Probiotics, Psychology, Questionnaires, Randomized Controlled Trial, Rating Scale, School Child, Scoring System, Social Behaviour, Social Interactions, Social Problem, Social Responsiveness Scale, Surveys, Swanson Nolan and Pelham IV Assessment, Synaptosomal Associated Protein 23, Taiwan}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This four-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) on boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 7-15 in Taiwan. All subjects fulfilled the criteria for ASD diagnosis of DSM-V and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Questionnaires used for the primary outcome measure include the Autism Behavior Checklist-Taiwan version (ABC-T), the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). The Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham-IV-Taiwan version (SNAP-IV) and the Clinical Global Impression-improvement (CGI-I) were used for the secondary outcome measure. The results showed that PS128 ameliorated opposition/defiance behaviors, and that the total score of SNAP-IV for younger children (aged 7−12) improved significantly compared with the placebo group. Additionally, several elements were also notably improved in the PS128 group after 28-day consumption of PS128. Further studies are needed to better clarify the effects of PS128 for younger children with ASD on broader symptoms. © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. |
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 |
2018 |
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. |
2017 |
Salleh, M H K; Miskam, M A; Yussof, H; Omar, A R HRI Assessment of ASKNAO Intervention Framework via Typically Developed Child Conference 105 , Elsevier B.V., 2017, ISSN: 18770509, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, ASKNAO, Autism, Diseases, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Intelligent Control, Network Function Virtualization, Rehabilitation Robotics, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Social Interactions @conference{Salleh2017333, title = {HRI Assessment of ASKNAO Intervention Framework via Typically Developed Child}, author = {M H K Salleh and M A Miskam and H Yussof and A R Omar}, editor = {Yussof H.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016113682&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.230&partnerID=40&md5=dca0fd7b8ec976ff9aefce53582a3aca}, doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.230}, issn = {18770509}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, journal = {Procedia Computer Science}, volume = {105}, pages = {333-339}, publisher = {Elsevier B.V.}, abstract = {This paper discuss about mock experiment on a typically developed child. The mock experiment is based on the previous work of the experimental framework on ASKNAO intervention. This is conducted as a preparation for the main experiment and to fine-tune the framework so that undesirable elements from the framework can be avoided. A typically developed child is used rather than an autism child because the typically developed child is able to handle the stress that occurs and capable of expressing his emotions freely. The findings of the experiment shows that the several adjustment need to be made on the previous framework in order to achieve a better result for the main experiment on an autism child. © 2017 The Authors.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, ASKNAO, Autism, Diseases, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Intelligent Control, Network Function Virtualization, Rehabilitation Robotics, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Social Interactions}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } This paper discuss about mock experiment on a typically developed child. The mock experiment is based on the previous work of the experimental framework on ASKNAO intervention. This is conducted as a preparation for the main experiment and to fine-tune the framework so that undesirable elements from the framework can be avoided. A typically developed child is used rather than an autism child because the typically developed child is able to handle the stress that occurs and capable of expressing his emotions freely. The findings of the experiment shows that the several adjustment need to be made on the previous framework in order to achieve a better result for the main experiment on an autism child. © 2017 The Authors. |
Azahari, I N N A; Ahmad, Wan W F; Hashim, A S; Jamaludin, Z User experience of autism social-aid among autistic children: AUTISM social aid application Journal Article Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 10645 LNCS , pp. 391-397, 2017, ISSN: 03029743, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Education, Mobile Applications, Mobile Computing, Mobile Telecommunication Systems, Social Communications, Social Interactions, Teaching, User Experience @article{Azahari2017391, title = {User experience of autism social-aid among autistic children: AUTISM social aid application}, author = {I N N A Azahari and W F Wan Ahmad and A S Hashim and Z Jamaludin}, editor = {Robinson Smeaton Terutoshi Badioze Zaman Jaafar Mohamad Ali P A F T H A N Shih T.K. Velastin S.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85035144320&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-70010-6_36&partnerID=40&md5=be011b83ad6f806d1c23182f1e9250a2}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-70010-6_36}, issn = {03029743}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)}, volume = {10645 LNCS}, pages = {391-397}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, abstract = {Autism is a developmental disability that influences a significant number of daily skills, which includes social, communication and behavioural challenges. Technology has proven as one of the prompt intermediation and efficient educational method that leads to infinite improvement especially for children. Autistic children seem to have difficulties in communication and social skills and as a result of this need their teachers and parents’ support with their social interaction. Numerous educational practices and approaches have been carried out in order to assist as well as develop these children. This paper presents the results of user experience testing of Autism Social-Aid mobile application to children with autism. The session was conducted to children with medium functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, from two different age groups that include 5–14 years old and 14–18 years old. The children’s reactions were observed and scored by a moderator. Results have shown that majority of the children with autism are more confident and satisfied when using the application. The application does need to be improved in ways that could capture the child’s attention towards the mobile activities. © Springer International Publishing AG 2017.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Education, Mobile Applications, Mobile Computing, Mobile Telecommunication Systems, Social Communications, Social Interactions, Teaching, User Experience}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Autism is a developmental disability that influences a significant number of daily skills, which includes social, communication and behavioural challenges. Technology has proven as one of the prompt intermediation and efficient educational method that leads to infinite improvement especially for children. Autistic children seem to have difficulties in communication and social skills and as a result of this need their teachers and parents’ support with their social interaction. Numerous educational practices and approaches have been carried out in order to assist as well as develop these children. This paper presents the results of user experience testing of Autism Social-Aid mobile application to children with autism. The session was conducted to children with medium functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, from two different age groups that include 5–14 years old and 14–18 years old. The children’s reactions were observed and scored by a moderator. Results have shown that majority of the children with autism are more confident and satisfied when using the application. The application does need to be improved in ways that could capture the child’s attention towards the mobile activities. © Springer International Publishing AG 2017. |
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. |
Haque, S; Haque, M Art therapy and autism Journal Article Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 8 (6), pp. 202-203, 2015, ISSN: 09742441, (cited By 0). Links | BibTeX | Tags: Art Therapy, Article, Autism, Child Behaviour, Human, Human Relation, Interpersonal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Social Interactions @article{Haque2015202, title = {Art therapy and autism}, author = {S Haque and M Haque}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84947426821&partnerID=40&md5=735d495bc1b2ce0c6370c265bb1a4802}, issn = {09742441}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research}, volume = {8}, number = {6}, pages = {202-203}, publisher = {Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Art Therapy, Article, Autism, Child Behaviour, Human, Human Relation, Interpersonal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Social Interactions}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Azahari, I N N A; Ahmad, W F W; Hashim, A S Preliminary study on social learning using mobile technology among children with autism Journal Article Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 9429 , pp. 420-431, 2015, ISSN: 03029743, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Cognitive Learning, Diseases, Education, Engineering Education, Information Science, Mobile Technology, Social Interactions, Social Sciences, Surveys, Teaching, Telecommunication, Telecommunication Equipment, Visual Approach @article{Azahari2015420, title = {Preliminary study on social learning using mobile technology among children with autism}, author = {I N N A Azahari and W F W Ahmad and A S Hashim}, editor = {Zaman Jaafar Ali Robinson Shih Velastin Velastin Smeaton Zaman Jaafar Ali Robinson H B A N M P T K S S A F H B A N M P Smeaton A.F. Shih T.K.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84950107133&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-25939-0_37&partnerID=40&md5=bd88f141aca1276bee7be8208da907e2}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-25939-0_37}, issn = {03029743}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)}, volume = {9429}, pages = {420-431}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, abstract = {Autism is a neurological disorder that influences the growth of the brain, resulting struggles in learning, communication, and social interaction. There is no cure for autism, however excellent educational practices and prompt intervention leads to rapid improvements. One of the excellent approaches is the Visual Approach, which uses pictures or other visual items to communicate with autistic children, as they are visually oriented. Moreover, the usage of technology is able to build their interest in learning activities. Major impairment of children with autism is their difficulty in social interaction. The objective of this paper is to discuss on the preliminary study of social learning among children with autism. The methodology used to conduct the preliminary study is through questionnaires to parents and teachers of children with autism, which the questions are to verify the literature reviews. The result of testing discovers that the real life conditions of the children are similar with the finding from the literature reviews. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism, Cognitive Learning, Diseases, Education, Engineering Education, Information Science, Mobile Technology, Social Interactions, Social Sciences, Surveys, Teaching, Telecommunication, Telecommunication Equipment, Visual Approach}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Autism is a neurological disorder that influences the growth of the brain, resulting struggles in learning, communication, and social interaction. There is no cure for autism, however excellent educational practices and prompt intervention leads to rapid improvements. One of the excellent approaches is the Visual Approach, which uses pictures or other visual items to communicate with autistic children, as they are visually oriented. Moreover, the usage of technology is able to build their interest in learning activities. Major impairment of children with autism is their difficulty in social interaction. The objective of this paper is to discuss on the preliminary study of social learning among children with autism. The methodology used to conduct the preliminary study is through questionnaires to parents and teachers of children with autism, which the questions are to verify the literature reviews. The result of testing discovers that the real life conditions of the children are similar with the finding from the literature reviews. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015. |
Siah, P -C; Tan, S -H Sense of coherence and WHOQoL among parents of children with ASD in Malaysia Journal Article International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 14 (1), pp. 59-66, 2015, ISSN: 21911231, (cited By 2). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adult, Age, Article, Autism, Children, Comprehension, Education, Employment, Environmental Factor, Female, Gender, Han Chinese, Health, Housewife, Human, Income, Indian, Major Clinical Study, Malay, Malaysia, Male, Marriage, Mental Health, Parental Attitude, Pensioner, Psychological Aspect, Quality of Life, Religion, Sampling, Sense of Coherence, Social Interactions @article{Siah201559, title = {Sense of coherence and WHOQoL among parents of children with ASD in Malaysia}, author = {P -C Siah and S -H Tan}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84922567900&doi=10.1515%2fijdhd-2013-0039&partnerID=40&md5=a909c24c26550aebe2c8922063d70001}, doi = {10.1515/ijdhd-2013-0039}, issn = {21911231}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {International Journal on Disability and Human Development}, volume = {14}, number = {1}, pages = {59-66}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter GmbH}, abstract = {Studies have shown that most parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face more stress and have a poorer quality of life (QoL) than other parents. Nonetheless, there are still some parents of children with ASD who are able to maintain or even improve their QoL. This study is aimed to explore the relationship between SoC and WHOQoL among parents of children with ASD. Method: A total of 96 parents of children with ASD were invited to participate using a purposive sampling method. Results: The results suggested that participants in the high SoC group had better QoL in the four domains than those in the low SoC group. More importantly, not all types of SoC were relevant to QoL. Comprehensibility was relevant to all the four QoL domains and manageability was relevant to physical and psychological health, while meaningfulness was not relevant to any of the QoL domains. Conclusions: NGOs may improve the QoL of these parents by providing trainings to improve their SOC, especially in comprehensibility and manageability. © 2015 by De Gruyter.}, note = {cited By 2}, keywords = {Adult, Age, Article, Autism, Children, Comprehension, Education, Employment, Environmental Factor, Female, Gender, Han Chinese, Health, Housewife, Human, Income, Indian, Major Clinical Study, Malay, Malaysia, Male, Marriage, Mental Health, Parental Attitude, Pensioner, Psychological Aspect, Quality of Life, Religion, Sampling, Sense of Coherence, Social Interactions}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Studies have shown that most parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face more stress and have a poorer quality of life (QoL) than other parents. Nonetheless, there are still some parents of children with ASD who are able to maintain or even improve their QoL. This study is aimed to explore the relationship between SoC and WHOQoL among parents of children with ASD. Method: A total of 96 parents of children with ASD were invited to participate using a purposive sampling method. Results: The results suggested that participants in the high SoC group had better QoL in the four domains than those in the low SoC group. More importantly, not all types of SoC were relevant to QoL. Comprehensibility was relevant to all the four QoL domains and manageability was relevant to physical and psychological health, while meaningfulness was not relevant to any of the QoL domains. Conclusions: NGOs may improve the QoL of these parents by providing trainings to improve their SOC, especially in comprehensibility and manageability. © 2015 by De Gruyter. |
2014 |
Bhat, S; Acharya, U R; Adeli, H; Bairy, G M; Adeli, A Autism: Cause factors, early diagnosis and therapies Journal Article Reviews in the Neurosciences, 25 (6), pp. 841-850, 2014, ISSN: 03341763, (cited By 52). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 4 Aminobutyric Acid, Adolescent, Agenesis of Corpus Callosum, Animal Assisted Therapy, Anticonvulsive Agent, Article, Assistive Technology, Attention, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour Therapy, Biological Marker, Brain, Child Development Disorders, Children, Cognition, Cystine, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Dolphin, Dolphin Assisted Therapy, DSM-5, Early Diagnosis, Emotion, Facial Expression, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Functional Neuroimaging, Gaze, Glutathione, Glutathione Disulfide, Human, Infant, Interpersonal Communication, Methionine, Nervous System Inflammation, Neurobiology, Neurofeedback, Oxidative Stress, Pervasive, Physiology, Preschool Child, Priority Journal, Psychoeducation, School Child, Social Interactions, Speech Therapy, Virtual Reality, Zonisamide @article{Bhat2014841, title = {Autism: Cause factors, early diagnosis and therapies}, author = {S Bhat and U R Acharya and H Adeli and G M Bairy and A Adeli}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84925284617&doi=10.1515%2frevneuro-2014-0056&partnerID=40&md5=caaa32e66af70e70ec325241d01564c9}, doi = {10.1515/revneuro-2014-0056}, issn = {03341763}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-01-01}, journal = {Reviews in the Neurosciences}, volume = {25}, number = {6}, pages = {841-850}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter GmbH}, abstract = {Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurobiological disorder characterized by neuropsychological and behavioral deficits. Cognitive impairment, lack of social skills, and stereotyped behavior are the major autistic symptoms, visible after a certain age. It is one of the fastest growing disabilities. Its current prevalence rate in the U.S. estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 1 in 68 births. The genetic and physiological structure of the brain is studied to determine the pathology of autism, but diagnosis of autism at an early age is challenging due to the existing phenotypic and etiological heterogeneity among ASD individuals. Volumetric and neuroimaging techniques are explored to elucidate the neuroanatomy of the ASD brain. Nuroanatomical, neurochemical, and neuroimaging biomarkers can help in the early diagnosis and treatment of ASD. This paper presents a review of the types of autism, etiologies, early detection, and treatment of ASD. © 2014 Walter de Gruyter GmbH.}, note = {cited By 52}, keywords = {4 Aminobutyric Acid, Adolescent, Agenesis of Corpus Callosum, Animal Assisted Therapy, Anticonvulsive Agent, Article, Assistive Technology, Attention, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour Therapy, Biological Marker, Brain, Child Development Disorders, Children, Cognition, Cystine, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Dolphin, Dolphin Assisted Therapy, DSM-5, Early Diagnosis, Emotion, Facial Expression, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Functional Neuroimaging, Gaze, Glutathione, Glutathione Disulfide, Human, Infant, Interpersonal Communication, Methionine, Nervous System Inflammation, Neurobiology, Neurofeedback, Oxidative Stress, Pervasive, Physiology, Preschool Child, Priority Journal, Psychoeducation, School Child, Social Interactions, Speech Therapy, Virtual Reality, Zonisamide}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurobiological disorder characterized by neuropsychological and behavioral deficits. Cognitive impairment, lack of social skills, and stereotyped behavior are the major autistic symptoms, visible after a certain age. It is one of the fastest growing disabilities. Its current prevalence rate in the U.S. estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 1 in 68 births. The genetic and physiological structure of the brain is studied to determine the pathology of autism, but diagnosis of autism at an early age is challenging due to the existing phenotypic and etiological heterogeneity among ASD individuals. Volumetric and neuroimaging techniques are explored to elucidate the neuroanatomy of the ASD brain. Nuroanatomical, neurochemical, and neuroimaging biomarkers can help in the early diagnosis and treatment of ASD. This paper presents a review of the types of autism, etiologies, early detection, and treatment of ASD. © 2014 Walter de Gruyter GmbH. |
2013 |
Mustafa, M; Arshad, H; Zaman, H B Framework methodology of the Autism children - Vibratory haptic interface (AC-VHI) Conference IEEE Computer Society, 2013, ISBN: 9781479927586, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Diseases, Haptic Interfaces, Malaysia, Malaysian, Mice, Mild Autism, Probability Sampling, Sample Collection, Social Interactions, Structured Observation @conference{Mustafa2013201, title = {Framework methodology of the Autism children - Vibratory haptic interface (AC-VHI)}, author = {M Mustafa and H Arshad and H B Zaman}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84904211710&doi=10.1109%2fACSAT.2013.47&partnerID=40&md5=12c910cd01ef0874e09e8e51e2c00b3c}, doi = {10.1109/ACSAT.2013.47}, isbn = {9781479927586}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, journal = {Proceedings - 2013 International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies, ACSAT 2013}, pages = {201-206}, publisher = {IEEE Computer Society}, abstract = {This paper provides the Framework Methodology of the Autism Children -Vibratory Haptic Interface (AC-VHI) conducted on the mild autism children who have impairment in social interaction. This paper has exclusively explored problems faced by Malaysian autistic children in a National Autism Society at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It also has been conducted at two locations: the classroom and the court of the National Autism Society in Malaysia (NASOM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The paper has sampled 20 children with mild autism, who have impairment in social interaction, based on the records of the National Autism Society of Malaysia. The sample collection method followed the purposive sampling approach, which is a form of non-probability sampling that allowed us to choose a case, because it illustrates some features or processes, in which we are interested. The framework included three main three process which are Process one, process Two and Process Three. This's three processes of the framework was suitable with the area of research and could to accomplish objectives of this research in helping the autism children to interact and communicate effectively with their families, friends and the broad community. The framework included three main three process which are Process one, process Two and Process Three. This's three processes of the framework was suitable with the area of research and could to accomplish objectives of this research in helping the autism children to interact and communicate effectively with their families, friends and the broad community. © 2013 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Diseases, Haptic Interfaces, Malaysia, Malaysian, Mice, Mild Autism, Probability Sampling, Sample Collection, Social Interactions, Structured Observation}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } This paper provides the Framework Methodology of the Autism Children -Vibratory Haptic Interface (AC-VHI) conducted on the mild autism children who have impairment in social interaction. This paper has exclusively explored problems faced by Malaysian autistic children in a National Autism Society at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It also has been conducted at two locations: the classroom and the court of the National Autism Society in Malaysia (NASOM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The paper has sampled 20 children with mild autism, who have impairment in social interaction, based on the records of the National Autism Society of Malaysia. The sample collection method followed the purposive sampling approach, which is a form of non-probability sampling that allowed us to choose a case, because it illustrates some features or processes, in which we are interested. The framework included three main three process which are Process one, process Two and Process Three. This's three processes of the framework was suitable with the area of research and could to accomplish objectives of this research in helping the autism children to interact and communicate effectively with their families, friends and the broad community. The framework included three main three process which are Process one, process Two and Process Three. This's three processes of the framework was suitable with the area of research and could to accomplish objectives of this research in helping the autism children to interact and communicate effectively with their families, friends and the broad community. © 2013 IEEE. |
Assaf, M; Hyatt, C J; Wong, C G; Johnson, M R; Schultz, R T; Hendler, T; Pearlson, G D Mentalizing and motivation neural function during social interactions in autism spectrum disorders Journal Article NeuroImage: Clinical, 3 , pp. 321-331, 2013, ISSN: 22131582, (cited By 28). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Adult, Article, Autism, Brain Function, Children, Computer, Controlled Study, Female, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Games, Groups by Age, Human, Major Clinical Study, Male, Mental Capacity, Middle Temporal Gyrus, Motivation, Motor Performance, Nerve Cell, Nerve Function, Nucleus Accumbens, Priority Journal, Punishment, Reward, School Child, Social Cognition, Social Environment, Social Interactions, Task Performance, Theory of Mind, Vision @article{Assaf2013321, title = {Mentalizing and motivation neural function during social interactions in autism spectrum disorders}, author = {M Assaf and C J Hyatt and C G Wong and M R Johnson and R T Schultz and T Hendler and G D Pearlson}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84885394367&doi=10.1016%2fj.nicl.2013.09.005&partnerID=40&md5=b63630c997b658167792266e40e855b6}, doi = {10.1016/j.nicl.2013.09.005}, issn = {22131582}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, journal = {NeuroImage: Clinical}, volume = {3}, pages = {321-331}, abstract = {Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are characterized by core deficits in social functions. Two theories have been suggested to explain these deficits: mind-blindness theory posits impaired mentalizing processes (i.e. decreased ability for establishing a representation of others' state of mind), while social motivation theory proposes that diminished reward value for social information leads to reduced social attention, social interactions, and social learning. Mentalizing and motivation are integral to typical social interactions, and neuroimaging evidence points to independent brain networks that support these processes in healthy individuals. However, the simultaneous function of these networks has not been explored in individuals with ASDs. We used a social, interactive fMRI task, the Domino game, to explore mentalizing- and motivation-related brain activation during a well-defined interval where participants respond to rewards or punishments (i.e. motivation) and concurrently process information about their opponent's potential next actions (i.e. mentalizing). Thirteen individuals with high-functioning ASDs, ages 12-24, and 14 healthy controls played fMRI Domino games against a computer-opponent and separately, what they were led to believe was a human-opponent. Results showed that while individuals with ASDs understood the game rules and played similarly to controls, they showed diminished neural activity during the human-opponent runs only (i.e. in a social context) in bilateral middle temporal gyrus (MTG) during mentalizing and right Nucleus Accumbens (NAcc) during reward-related motivation (Pcluster < 0.05 FWE). Importantly, deficits were not observed in these areas when playing against a computer-opponent or in areas related to motor and visual processes. These results demonstrate that while MTG and NAcc, which are critical structures in the mentalizing and motivation networks, respectively, activate normally in a non-social context, they fail to respond in an otherwise identical social context in ASD compared to controls. We discuss implications to both the mind-blindness and social motivation theories of ASD and the importance of social context in research and treatment protocols. © 2013 The Authors.}, note = {cited By 28}, keywords = {Adolescent, Adult, Article, Autism, Brain Function, Children, Computer, Controlled Study, Female, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Games, Groups by Age, Human, Major Clinical Study, Male, Mental Capacity, Middle Temporal Gyrus, Motivation, Motor Performance, Nerve Cell, Nerve Function, Nucleus Accumbens, Priority Journal, Punishment, Reward, School Child, Social Cognition, Social Environment, Social Interactions, Task Performance, Theory of Mind, Vision}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are characterized by core deficits in social functions. Two theories have been suggested to explain these deficits: mind-blindness theory posits impaired mentalizing processes (i.e. decreased ability for establishing a representation of others' state of mind), while social motivation theory proposes that diminished reward value for social information leads to reduced social attention, social interactions, and social learning. Mentalizing and motivation are integral to typical social interactions, and neuroimaging evidence points to independent brain networks that support these processes in healthy individuals. However, the simultaneous function of these networks has not been explored in individuals with ASDs. We used a social, interactive fMRI task, the Domino game, to explore mentalizing- and motivation-related brain activation during a well-defined interval where participants respond to rewards or punishments (i.e. motivation) and concurrently process information about their opponent's potential next actions (i.e. mentalizing). Thirteen individuals with high-functioning ASDs, ages 12-24, and 14 healthy controls played fMRI Domino games against a computer-opponent and separately, what they were led to believe was a human-opponent. Results showed that while individuals with ASDs understood the game rules and played similarly to controls, they showed diminished neural activity during the human-opponent runs only (i.e. in a social context) in bilateral middle temporal gyrus (MTG) during mentalizing and right Nucleus Accumbens (NAcc) during reward-related motivation (Pcluster < 0.05 FWE). Importantly, deficits were not observed in these areas when playing against a computer-opponent or in areas related to motor and visual processes. These results demonstrate that while MTG and NAcc, which are critical structures in the mentalizing and motivation networks, respectively, activate normally in a non-social context, they fail to respond in an otherwise identical social context in ASD compared to controls. We discuss implications to both the mind-blindness and social motivation theories of ASD and the importance of social context in research and treatment protocols. © 2013 The Authors. |
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. |
2011 |
Ismail, L; Shamsuddin, S; Yussof, H; Hashim, H; Bahari, S; Jaafar, A; Zahari, I Face detection technique of Humanoid Robot NAO for application in robotic assistive therapy Conference 2011, ISBN: 9781457716423, (cited By 14). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Cameras, Children with Autism, Communication, Concentration Levels, Control Systems, Cutting Edges, Detection Tools, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Face Detection, Face Recognition, Graphical User Interfaces, Humanoid Robot, Robotics, Social Interactions @conference{Ismail2011517, title = {Face detection technique of Humanoid Robot NAO for application in robotic assistive therapy}, author = {L Ismail and S Shamsuddin and H Yussof and H Hashim and S Bahari and A Jaafar and I Zahari}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84862067305&doi=10.1109%2fICCSCE.2011.6190580&partnerID=40&md5=954caf63c5c5f7f05062436598a32a91}, doi = {10.1109/ICCSCE.2011.6190580}, isbn = {9781457716423}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Proceedings - 2011 IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, ICCSCE 2011}, pages = {517-521}, abstract = {This paper proposed a face detection method for tracking the faces of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a robotic assistive therapy. The face detection is a novel approach in robotic assistive therapy involving autistic children since it is believe that those children will positively react with high-end devices, gadget and cutting edge devices. The intention of tracking the autistic children's faces is to measure the concentration level of the children in social interaction and communication since everyone knows that those children are suffering from communication disabilities and deficits due to brain developmental disorder. Humanoid Robot Nao with 573.2mm height equipped with 2 internal cameras is utilized for this research. The face detection tools in choregraphe and telepathe based on Graphical User Interface (GUI) module is used in this study. The non-verbal interaction between humanoid robot and autistic children is recorded by using 2 internal cameras from the robot's head. The interaction is going to take about 30 minutes and supervised by occupational therapist and certified psychologist. The autistic children will be introduced to the Humanoid Robot Nao and their reaction will be recorded simultaneously while the robot is trying to track their faces. © 2011 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 14}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Cameras, Children with Autism, Communication, Concentration Levels, Control Systems, Cutting Edges, Detection Tools, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Face Detection, Face Recognition, Graphical User Interfaces, Humanoid Robot, Robotics, Social Interactions}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } This paper proposed a face detection method for tracking the faces of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a robotic assistive therapy. The face detection is a novel approach in robotic assistive therapy involving autistic children since it is believe that those children will positively react with high-end devices, gadget and cutting edge devices. The intention of tracking the autistic children's faces is to measure the concentration level of the children in social interaction and communication since everyone knows that those children are suffering from communication disabilities and deficits due to brain developmental disorder. Humanoid Robot Nao with 573.2mm height equipped with 2 internal cameras is utilized for this research. The face detection tools in choregraphe and telepathe based on Graphical User Interface (GUI) module is used in this study. The non-verbal interaction between humanoid robot and autistic children is recorded by using 2 internal cameras from the robot's head. The interaction is going to take about 30 minutes and supervised by occupational therapist and certified psychologist. The autistic children will be introduced to the Humanoid Robot Nao and their reaction will be recorded simultaneously while the robot is trying to track their faces. © 2011 IEEE. |
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2011 |
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