Humanoid Robot-Assisted Learning for Level 1 Autistic Children: Developing Test Plans to Enhance Number Recognition Skills

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts the social, communication, and cognitive development of affected individuals. Level 1 autism, the mildest form of ASD, presents unique challenges in the acquisition of crucial skills such as number recognition, which serves as a foundational aspect of children's cognitive development. Recent studies have shown that humanoid robots can offer effective intervention strategies for children with autism, fostering learning in a structured, engaging, and interactive environment. This study aims to develop and evaluate test plans using humanoid robots to enhance number recognition skills in Level 1 children with autism. Based on the findings, a test plan was designed to address the unique learning needs of Level 1 children with autism in number recognition. Participants were selected based on specific criteria, ensuring a diverse and representative sample. The humanoid robot's capabilities and features were detailed, emphasizing its role in facilitating the test plan. The research methodology outlined the test plan components, implementation procedure, data collection, and analysis techniques. Results demonstrated that the humanoid robot-assisted test plan was effective in enhancing number recognition skills among Level 1 children with autism. The participants exhibited significant improvements in their abilities to identify and manipulate numbers, as well as increased engagement and motivation in learning tasks. The study also revealed that the interactive and supportive nature of the humanoid robot fostered a positive learning environment, which contributed to the observed improvements in number recognition skills. The implications of these findings extend to the broader field of autism intervention, highlighting the potential benefits of incorporating humanoid robots into educational programs for children with autism.