The study of the pet robot therapy in Thai autistic children

The aim of study was feasibility of the pet robot therapy in Thai Autistic children to decreased behavior problem such as the eye contact, tactile defensive, low motivation and communication problem. The data collection pre-test and posttest in 34 autistic children on 10 weeks by CCTV recorder and behavior data sheet. Study in 3 phases, 1) the individual study on 4 week 2) the group study in 3-5 children on 4 week and 3) the study with ADL treatment on 2 week. The result of study found that the pet robot could be increased the communication, eye contact and motivation. Moreover, the result should be developed the pet robot therapy for autistic children.