The Role of Social Robot in Enhancing Social–Emotional Skill Development in Children With Autism: A Three‐Level Meta‐Analysis.
Background: Children with autism often face challenges in developing social–emotional skills, which are essential for their overall growth and social integration. Social robots have emerged as promising tools to support these skills; however, their effectiveness and educational applications remain u...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 41; no. 6; pp. 1 - 22 |
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| Formato: | equations & formulas research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Dec2025
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