Using Daisy Robot as a Motive for Children with ASD to Participate in Triadic Activities

Independent studies in various settings indicate that interventions with Socially Assistive Robots, might help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to participate in activities that demand cooperation and communication skills. The purpose of this article is to present the benefits of robot assisted interventions in the development of social skills in children with ASD. The research took place in Greek Kindergarten and Elementary schools, during which six children with ASD participated in triadic activities, with and without the assistance of the Daisy Robot. The results showed statistical significant differences in three of the four skills (activity in a group, turn taking, and information) that were measured before and after the interventions with the robot.