Summary: Today, technology is developing very rapidly and affects every aspect of our lives. Education is one of the most important areas it affects. We now use technology in education in order to provide permanent learning in every field and at every stage. Technology, which is so effective in education, has started to be widely used in the education of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Robot technology is one of the most widely used technologies in the education of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Robots attract the extreme interest of individuals with spectrum disorders. In addition, it contributes significantly to the development of interaction and communication skills. In addition, individuals with autism spectrum disorder are more comfortable than people while communicating and robots do not pose a threat. In this research, the importance of using robots in the education of individuals with autism spectrum disorder will be discussed.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Technology, Robot, Teaching Material
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Authors Info:
Assoc.Prof. Mehmet Yavuz, PhD
Department of Special Education
Faculty of Education
Trakya University – Edirne, Turkey
е-mail: mehmetyavuz23@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. Habibe Hasan Nuri, PhD
Faculty depertman of Pedagogy and Menagement
Technical University of Sofia – Sliven, Bulgaria
е-mail: bsbhabibeozgur@gmail.com
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