Prelims
Introducing Therapeutic Robotics for Autism
ISBN: 978-1-80262-778-7, eISBN: 978-1-80262-777-0
Publication date: 8 November 2022
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Nawaz, R. and Ali, S. (2022), "Prelims", Introducing Therapeutic Robotics for Autism, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. i-xii. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80262-777-020221010
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Copyright © 2023 Raheel Nawaz and Sara Ali
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INTRODUCING THERAPEUTIC ROBOTICS FOR AUTISM
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INTRODUCING THERAPEUTIC ROBOTICS FOR AUTISM
BY
RAHEEL NAWAZ
Staffordshire University, UK
AND
SARA ALI
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan
United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China
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To Zuna, my soulmate!
(Professor Raheel Nawaz)
To Najla Ali, my mother!
(Dr Sara Ali)
Contents
| List of Abbreviations | ix |
| About the Authors | xi |
| Acknowledgements | xii |
| 1. Introduction to Autism – Uniquely Human | 1 |
| 2. Machines and Autism | 15 |
| 3. Implications of Robot-Assisted Therapies on Children with ASD | 31 |
| 4. Policy Recommendations, Sustainable Development Goals and Ethical Considerations for Society of Autism | 39 |
| References | 49 |
| Index | 65 |
List of Abbreviations
| AAC | Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
| ABA | Applied Behaviour Analysis |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Life |
| ADDM | Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring |
| ADI-R | Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised |
| ADOS | Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule |
| ADOS-G | Autism Diagnostic Observation Scheduled – Generic |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| ASSQ | Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire |
| AT | Assistive Technology |
| BCI | Brain–Computer Interface |
| CARS | Childhood Autism Rating Scale |
| CBT | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CHAT | Checklist for Autism in Toddlers |
| DSM | Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| ESDM | Early Start Denver Model |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface |
| hHRL | hierarchical Human–Robot Learning |
| HRI | Human–Robot Interaction |
| LTM | Least-to-Most |
| ML | Machine Learning |
| MMR | Measles-Mumps-Rubella |
| M-CHAT | Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| PC | Personal Computer |
| PDD | Pervasive Developmental Disorder |
| PDD-NOS | Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified |
| RAAT | Robot-Assisted Autism Therapy |
| RAT | Robot-Assisted Therapy |
| SAR | Socially Assistive Robots |
| SCQ | Social Communication Questionnaire |
| SDGs | Sustainable Development Goals |
| SGD | Speech Generating Device |
| SRS | Social Responsiveness Scale |
| TEACCH | Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children |
| TD | Typically Developed |
| VR | Virtual Reality |
| VSD | Visual Scene Display |
| WOZ | Wizard of Oz |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
About the Authors
Raheel Nawaz, PFHEA, is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Digital Transformation) at Staffordshire University, UK. He is a renowned expert in industry-academia co-creation and is a world leading researcher in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Digital Education. He is a board member for four research and charitable organisations and regularly advises national policy organisations. He has published over 150 research articles in leading journals and conferences and has delivered keynote and invited talks at prestigious conferences and venues including European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Fujitsu, Microsoft and Facebook.
Sara Ali is an Assistant Professor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (R&AI) Department, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. Her research interests include human–robot interaction, interactive robotics, virtual reality, and human–machine interaction, controls, sensor system. She is the Principal Investigator (PI) of Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) lab at the National University of Sciences and Technology.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank the following colleagues and friends for their valuable input in refining the manuscript.
Dr Adrian Morley
Mr Muhammad Baber Sial
Dr Muhammad Asad Bilal Fayyaz