The Effects of Robots on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis.
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of robotic interventions in fostering the development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to identify key factors influencing these effects through a meta-analysis. A meta-analysis was conducted on 14 studies published between 2015 and 2...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders p. 1 |
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Springer Nature
May2025
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