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About
Sally Lindsay is a pioneering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of disability inclusion, pediatric rehabilitation, and STEM education. She is best known for developing and evaluating adapted robotics programs designed to increase participation among children with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — a population historically underrepresented in these fields. Her 2016 pilot study, which has accumulated 50 citations, laid the groundwork for a sustained research agenda exploring how hands-on robotics experiences, particularly through LEGO®-based platforms like HB FIRST®, can foster STEM interest, build practical skills, and promote meaningful play among youth with disabilities. Lindsay's subsequent work has examined the program from multiple angles, including the types of play it encourages, its environmental quality as a therapeutic setting, gender dynamics in teacher-student interactions, and the broader concept of STEM activation. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 130 citations across eight key publications, her research has made a compelling case for the therapeutic and educational value of adapted robotics, influencing both clinical practice and inclusive program design. Her contributions offer an important blueprint for practitioners and educators seeking to close the STEM participation gap for children with disabilities.
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