NAO for Special Education is a comprehensive robot-assisted therapy solution that empowers students on the autism spectrum to develop crucial social, communication, and academic skills. By offering predictable, multi-sensory interactions aligned with ABA principles, this humanoid robot helps reduce anxiety, encourages positive engagement, and creates a vital link between students and their educational environment.
The included curriculum features evidence-based activities that systematically build on each learner’s progress. Through repetitive encouragement, adaptable lesson plans, and a friendly appearance, NAO provides a consistent, inclusive experience for both educators and students, bridging the gap between isolation and confident social participation.
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Benefits of Using NAO for Autism NAO is uniquely suited for special education settings, offering engaging, predictable, and tireless interactions that reduce anxiety and overstimulation. Its humanoid design naturally appeals to children, helping create communication bridges between the child and those around them. By offering consistent encouragement and never tiring of instruction repetition, NAO helps build trust and keeps children motivated—whether through touch, voice, or vision. Benefits for the Student
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WOZ Software for Autism
Developed by Movia Robotics, the WOZ Software is an easy-to-use, highly customizable framework designed for delivering therapeutic activities and academic content to children with special needs. With a straightforward interface, even users with no prior robotics experience can control NAO’s actions and deliver consistent lessons.
The WOZ Teacher’s Aid system ensures a turnkey solution for simple, consistent lesson delivery, meeting daily student needs. Its three core modules—Lesson Planner, Session Runner, and Progress Tracker—allow educators to create and run custom sessions while monitoring student performance. Activities can be personalized based on each student’s cognitive and participation levels, promoting social and cognitive engagement in a supportive learning environment.
Curriculum Included
Developed by certified specialists experienced in teaching children on the autism spectrum, this curriculum supports ABA principles and covers social skills, learning readiness, pragmatic communication, academics, and daily living skills. Each activity can be personalized based on a child’s goals, motivations, and personality.
Lessons address topics such as working in a group, staying focused, listening, appropriate sharing, handling lockdown and fire drills, following directions, and recognizing emotions. Every activity has a detailed curriculum guide outlining lesson objectives and expected outcomes, providing educators and therapists with a comprehensive toolkit for meaningful autism support.
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