Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a broad range of spoken
language abilities, as well as delays in precursor skills such as gesture production and joint …

While it has been argued that children with autism spectrum disorders are responsive to
robot-like toys, very little research has examined the impact of robot-based intervention on …

Background Past studies have shown that robot-based intervention was effective in
improving gestural use in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The present study …

While diagnostic assessments for autism routinely screen for reduced frequency of gestures,
evidence supporting reduced gesture production in autism is inconsistent. This systematic …

Background Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to show deficits in
engaging with humans. Previous findings have shown that robot-based training improves …

Even high functioning children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit impairments
that affect their ability to carry out and maintain effective social interactions in multiple …

Speakers produce both referential gestures, which depict properties of a referent, and non-
referential gestures, which lack semantic content. While a large number of studies have …