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Lingling Yu is a leading researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and developmental psychology, whose work focuses on enhancing social communication for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her most influential study, "Improving the social communication skills of preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder: robot-based intervention on Picture Exchange Communication System use," has garnered 6 citations since 2024, establishing her as a pioneer in technology-mediated therapy. Yu’s major contribution lies in demonstrating how social robots can effectively augment the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), a widely used augmentative and alternative communication tool. By integrating robotic platforms into structured interventions, she has shown that children with ASD can achieve measurable improvements in initiating and responding to social cues. This work bridges the gap between human-led therapy and scalable, engaging robotic assistance, offering a replicable model for early intervention. Yu’s research is notable for its rigorous methodology and direct clinical applicability, providing educators and therapists with evidence-based strategies to support preschoolers who struggle with verbal communication. Her findings underscore the potential of human-robot interaction to transform special education, making her a vital voice in the growing field of socially assistive robotics.
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