Jenny den Boer
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Jenny den Boer is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics and developmental interventions, with a primary focus on enhancing therapeutic outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her most influential work, “The Effects of Long-Term Child–Robot Interaction on the Attention and the Engagement of Children with Autism” (2020, 34 citations), represents a pivotal contribution to the field. In this study, den Boer systematically investigated how the quality of sustained interaction between a child with ASD and a social robot influences therapeutic effectiveness—a question that had previously lacked empirical clarity. By demonstrating that long-term, consistent engagement with robots can significantly improve attention and participation in therapy sessions, her research provides a critical framework for designing more effective, robot-assisted interventions. This work not only advances our understanding of human-robot interaction in clinical settings but also offers practical guidance for therapists and engineers developing assistive technologies. Den Boer’s findings have helped bridge the gap between robotic design and real-world therapeutic application, making her a key voice in the growing movement to integrate socially assistive robots into autism therapy. Her research continues to inspire new approaches to personalized, technology-mediated care for neurodiverse populations.
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