The Use of Robotics in the System of Intensive Neurophysiological Rehabilitation for Patients with Autism

Т. Voloshyn International clinic of rehabilitation, Truskavets

Abstract

In the treatment of autism interactive technologies are widely used, namely computer-based rehabilitation, augmented reality, robotics. The aim of our research is creation of modern robot therapy, studying its opportunities and the effectiveness for children suffering from autism. We created robot “Kinetron”, software and the logistics of use were developed according to 3 scenarios: social robot, movement training and motivation. During this treatment we detected improved attention of the child, cooperation and movement characteristics, encouraged social interaction, reduced aggressive and destructive tendenses. According to the survey of parents of children with autism average score was 9.2 ± 3.6 points (1 − did not like robot, 10 − liked a lot), which is unambiguously positive indicator of potential use of robots in complex rehabilitation of children with autism.

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