Advancements in Assistive Technology – Using Robots for Therapeutic Interventions

• By: Timothy D. Gifford MOVIA Robotics, Inc.
• January 1st, 2022
• communication, learning differences, robot-assisted intervention, social cues, technology, universal design for learning, Winter 2022 Issue
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Assistive Technology (AT) is an advancing field that helps individuals with special needs learn, grow, and participate in the community. These devices can take many forms and work at many levels. Robot-Assisted Intervention (RAI) is an advanced form of assisted technology. These tools can help the...

Maintaining and Improving Skills During COVID-19 with Robot-Assisted Instruction

• By: Timothy D. Gifford Aubrey A. Shick MOVIA Robotics, Inc.
• January 1st, 2021
• children, classroom, communication, COVID-19, early intervention, IEP, robot, Robot-Assisted Instruction, school, skill development, social interaction, technology, winter 2021 issue
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children are falling behind due to compromises in therapy and education services. Children with disabilities who previously had stable access to regular in-person therapy are losing that access, leading to regression (Jones, 2020). While tele-care and remote video...