NAO robot promoting sensorimotor synchronization in high-functioning autism spectrum disorder children.
Objectives: Sensorimotor synchronization (SMS) refers to an individual's motor rhythm is temporally coordinated with a predictable external rhythm. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children have weakened SMS performance than typically developing (TD) children, which may affect their relationship with...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 72; no. 6; pp. 1278 - 1293 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2026
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