Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Intervention and Sensory Integration Therapy in Enhancing Social-Emotional Skills in Children With Autism

Participants in this group will engage with the Kebbi Air smart robot, which is programmed with interactive scripts designed to enhance social-emotional regulation skills. The intervention includes weekly 30-minute sessions over a 12-week period, where the robot simulates real-life social scenarios and provides verbal and visual responses to guide participants in developing emotional and social skills. Occupational therapists will supervise these sessions to ensure the appropriateness of interactions and provide additional support as needed.

Participants in this group will receive traditional sensory integration therapy guided by occupational therapists. The therapy focuses on improving sensory processing and emotional regulation through structured activities targeting visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli. Each session is conducted weekly, lasting 30 minutes, for a total of 12 weeks. The therapy aims to help children adapt to sensory inputs and enhance their ability to engage in social interactions and manage emotions effectively.