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Virtual reality and robots for autism: moving beyond the screen

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posted on 2023-06-09, 14:28 authored by Judith Good, Sarah Parsons, Nicola YuillNicola Yuill, Mark Brosnan
Purpose – This short paper reports on the fourth seminar in a 7-seminar series entitled, “Innovative Technologies for Autism: Critical Reflections on Digital Bubbles”, funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The aim of this particular seminar was to consider in more depth the technologies being developed and used in the autism field, and to critically reflect on their relative benefits and potential pitfalls. Design/methodology/approach – Presentations from key researchers and practitioners are reviewed, highlighting contemporary issues in the area of autism and technology. The presentations include descriptions of cutting-edge technologies as well as the role of technology in human-human interaction. Findings – Despite its potential, technology for autism is regarded by many with some caution: technology per se cannot provide solutions to key issues in the field. However, by looking in more depth at the features of new technologies and the interactions that take place with and around them, we can begin to build up a picture of best practice around technology for autism. Originality/value – This paper offers up-to-date insights from leading academics on the benefits and challenges of innovative technologies in the field of autism research and practice. Specifically, it highlights the importance of including a breadth of expertise in the design of such tools, and the need to consider technology as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself.

Funding

Innovative technologies for autism: critical reflections on digital bubbles; G1607; ESRC-ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL; ES/M002624/1

History

Publication status

  • Published

File Version

  • Accepted version

Journal

Journal of Assistive Technologies

ISSN

1754-9450

Publisher

Emerald

Issue

4

Volume

10

Page range

211-216

Department affiliated with

  • Informatics Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Centre for Computational Neuroscience and Robotics Publications
  • Creative Technology Publications
  • Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth Publications

Full text available

  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-08-09

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-08-09

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-08-08

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