Marta Maristany
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Marta Maristany is a leading researcher at the intersection of assistive technology and pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, with a primary focus on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Her most-cited work, "Comparing two LEGO Robotics-based interventions for social skills training with children with ASD" (2013, 20 citations), represents a pioneering contribution to the field of technology-mediated social skills interventions. In this landmark study, Maristany conducted a rigorous comparative analysis of two distinct LEGO Robotics-based programs, one implemented with a cohort of 16 children at the Unit of Pediatric Psychology and Psychiatry in HSJD. Her research demonstrated how structured, play-based robotics activities can effectively scaffold social communication and collaboration in children with ASD, offering a replicable framework for clinicians and educators. Maristany’s work bridges developmental psychology and human-robot interaction, providing evidence that tangible, goal-oriented tasks can enhance peer engagement and reduce social anxiety. By systematically evaluating intervention protocols, she has helped establish best practices for integrating robotics into therapeutic settings. Her contributions continue to inform both clinical practice and the design of inclusive educational technologies, making her a key figure in the growing field of socially assistive robotics for special needs populations.
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