The classroom can sometimes be a poor learning environment for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who sometimes find that communication with others is uncomfortable or difficult.

These kids may be overwhelmed by face-to-face interaction and struggle to learn from teachers and social workers. As a result, they can fall behind in classroom topics like math and science, even with therapeutic intervention.

Researchers and education experts are looking to new tools that may be a better fit for children with autism. Educational robots — which are becoming more common in classrooms — have shown promise in teaching STEM topics.

Researchers Experiment With Robot Teachers

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