Protocol for optimizing robot-assisted autism therapy sessions through gaze analysis: A pilot study investigating optimal trial count for children with comorbid autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability

Zunera Zahid, National University of Sciences and Technology , Sara Ali, National University of Sciences and Technology , PakistanNUST-COVENTRY Human Robot Interaction Lab, Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence , National University of Sciences and Technology, PakistanIntelligent Field Robotics Lab , National Center of Artificial Intelligence , National University of Sciences and Technology, Yasar Ayaz, National University of Sciences and Technology , PakistanNational Center of Artificial Intelligence , National University of Sciences and Technology, Syed Mustafa Hassan, National University of Sciences and Technology , Raheel NawazPro Vice Chancellor, Staffordshire University

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities

Published online on January 04, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder poses challenges in social communication and behavior, while Intellectual disabilities are characterized by deficits in cognitive, social, and adaptive skills, frequently accompanied by stereotypies and challenging ...