Artificial scaffolding: Augmenting social cognition by means of robot technology / Davide GHIGLINO in Autism Research, 16-5 (May 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 16-5 (May 2023) . - p.997-1008 Titre : Artificial scaffolding: Augmenting social cognition by means of robot technology Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Davide GHIGLINO, Auteur ; Federica FLORIS, Auteur ; Davide DE TOMMASO, Auteur ; Kyveli KOMPATSIARI, Auteur ; Pauline CHEVALIER, Auteur ; Tiziana PRIOLO, Auteur ; Agnieszka WYKOWSKA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.997-1008 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The concept of scaffolding refers to the support that the environment provides in the acquisition and consolidation of new abilities. Technological advancements allow for support in the acquisition of cognitive capabilities, such as second language acquisition using simple smartphone applications There is, however, one domain of cognition that has been scarcely addressed in the context of technologically assisted scaffolding: social cognition. We explored the possibility of supporting the acquisition of social competencies of a group of children with autism spectrum disorder engaged in a rehabilitation program (age = 5.8?+?1.14, 10 females, 33 males) by designing two robot-assisted training protocols tailored to Theory of Mind competencies. One protocol was performed with a humanoid robot and the other (control) with a non-anthropomorphic robot. We analyzed changes in NEPSY-II scores before and after the training using mixed effects models. Our results showed that activities with the humanoid significantly improved NEPSY-II scores on the ToM scale. We claim that the motor repertoire of humanoids makes them ideal platforms for artificial scaffolding of social skills in individuals with autism, as they can evoke similar social mechanisms to those elicited in human-human interaction, without providing the same social pressure that another human might exert. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2906 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=503 [article] Artificial scaffolding: Augmenting social cognition by means of robot technology [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Davide GHIGLINO, Auteur ; Federica FLORIS, Auteur ; Davide DE TOMMASO, Auteur ; Kyveli KOMPATSIARI, Auteur ; Pauline CHEVALIER, Auteur ; Tiziana PRIOLO, Auteur ; Agnieszka WYKOWSKA, Auteur . - p.997-1008. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 16-5 (May 2023) . - p.997-1008 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The concept of scaffolding refers to the support that the environment provides in the acquisition and consolidation of new abilities. Technological advancements allow for support in the acquisition of cognitive capabilities, such as second language acquisition using simple smartphone applications There is, however, one domain of cognition that has been scarcely addressed in the context of technologically assisted scaffolding: social cognition. We explored the possibility of supporting the acquisition of social competencies of a group of children with autism spectrum disorder engaged in a rehabilitation program (age = 5.8?+?1.14, 10 females, 33 males) by designing two robot-assisted training protocols tailored to Theory of Mind competencies. One protocol was performed with a humanoid robot and the other (control) with a non-anthropomorphic robot. We analyzed changes in NEPSY-II scores before and after the training using mixed effects models. Our results showed that activities with the humanoid significantly improved NEPSY-II scores on the ToM scale. We claim that the motor repertoire of humanoids makes them ideal platforms for artificial scaffolding of social skills in individuals with autism, as they can evoke similar social mechanisms to those elicited in human-human interaction, without providing the same social pressure that another human might exert. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2906 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=503

Follow the white robot: Efficacy of robot-assistive training for children with autism spectrum disorder / Davide GHIGLINO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 86 (August 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 86 (August 2021) . - 101822 Titre : Follow the white robot: Efficacy of robot-assistive training for children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Davide GHIGLINO, Auteur ; Pauline CHEVALIER, Auteur ; Federica FLORIS, Auteur ; Tiziana PRIOLO, Auteur ; Agnieszka WYKOWSKA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101822 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Robot-assisted intervention  Autism spectrum disorder  Social skills  Human-robot interaction  Rehabilitation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Socially assistive robots have the potential to become a powerful therapeutic tool for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, to date, only a few studies explored the efficacy of robot-assisted training embedded in structured clinical protocols. The current study aimed at investigating the beneficial effects of introducing a toy robot, as a new tool for clinicians, in the treatment plan carried out by an Italian healthcare institution. Method In collaboration with the healthcare professionals of Piccolo Cottolengo Genovese di Don Orione, we designed a robot-mediated activity aimed at improving social skills in children with ASD. Twenty-four children with ASD (Age = 5.79 ± 1.02, 5 females) completed the activities with the robot in a cross-over design, during a period of ten weeks. Their social skills were assessed before and after the robot intervention activities, using the Early Social Communication Scale (ESCS). Results Results showed that the combination of robot-assisted training with standard therapy was more effective than the standard therapy alone, in terms of improvement of social skills. Specifically, after the robot-assisted training, children with ASD improved in their ability to generate and respond to behavioral requests, and in their tendency to initiate and maintain social interaction with the adult. Conclusions Our results support the idea that robot-assisted interventions can be combined with the standard treatment plan to improve clinical outcomes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101822 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Follow the white robot: Efficacy of robot-assistive training for children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Davide GHIGLINO, Auteur ; Pauline CHEVALIER, Auteur ; Federica FLORIS, Auteur ; Tiziana PRIOLO, Auteur ; Agnieszka WYKOWSKA, Auteur . - 101822. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 86 (August 2021) . - 101822 Mots-clés : Robot-assisted intervention  Autism spectrum disorder  Social skills  Human-robot interaction  Rehabilitation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Socially assistive robots have the potential to become a powerful therapeutic tool for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, to date, only a few studies explored the efficacy of robot-assisted training embedded in structured clinical protocols. The current study aimed at investigating the beneficial effects of introducing a toy robot, as a new tool for clinicians, in the treatment plan carried out by an Italian healthcare institution. Method In collaboration with the healthcare professionals of Piccolo Cottolengo Genovese di Don Orione, we designed a robot-mediated activity aimed at improving social skills in children with ASD. Twenty-four children with ASD (Age = 5.79 ± 1.02, 5 females) completed the activities with the robot in a cross-over design, during a period of ten weeks. Their social skills were assessed before and after the robot intervention activities, using the Early Social Communication Scale (ESCS). Results Results showed that the combination of robot-assisted training with standard therapy was more effective than the standard therapy alone, in terms of improvement of social skills. Specifically, after the robot-assisted training, children with ASD improved in their ability to generate and respond to behavioral requests, and in their tendency to initiate and maintain social interaction with the adult. Conclusions Our results support the idea that robot-assisted interventions can be combined with the standard treatment plan to improve clinical outcomes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101822 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

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