The use of robots with special needs students, especially students on the autism spectrum, is a “game-changer.” Author: Silvia Romero Solis (Longmont Leader) Published: 10:03 AM MDT May 8, 2021 Updated: 10:03 AM MDT May 8, 2021
LONGMONT, Colo. The department of special education at St. Vrain Valley School District worked throughout the school year with the Innovation Center’s robotics program to help special needs students with social skills by using robots, according to a news release from SVVSD. The video above is about people with disabilities becoming entrepreneurs with help from a Colorado nonprofit.
A project team of high school students developed Socially Assistive Robotics applications at the Innovation Center. In January, they partnered with teachers and staff at five district schools and used robots to support special education students with self-regulation, self-determination and socialization, according t