Enhancing computational thinking in students with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities: a robot programming approach.
Objectives: Research examining computational thinking skills development via programming education using robotic teaching tools for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities remains limited. This study aims to analyze the advancements in computational thinking skills among...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 72; no. 5; pp. 1085 - 1101 |
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| Formato: | pictorial questionnaire/scale research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2026
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