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Dr. Jennifer Fane is a leading researcher at the intersection of special education and human-robot interaction, dedicated to transforming academic and behavioural support for students with learning disabilities (LD). Her pioneering work investigates the use of social robots as assistive technology in one-to-one instructional settings, addressing the critical need for supplementary support that helps students acquire foundational skills while managing off-task behaviours. In her highly cited 2022 studies, including *An Initial Investigation into the Use of Social Robots within an Existing Educational Program for Students with Learning Disabilities* and *User Evaluation of Social Robots as a Tool in One-to-One Instructional Settings for Students with Learning Disabilities* (each garnering 10 citations), Fane provided the first empirical evidence that these robotic tools can effectively engage students and reduce behavioural challenges. Her 2025 work, *Integrating New Instructional Assistive Technology to Support Academic and Behavioural Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities* (5 citations), further explores the practical barriers administrators face in equipping educators with these technologies. With a cumulative impact of 25 citations, Fane’s research is a vital bridge between cutting-edge robotics and inclusive education, offering scalable, evidence-based solutions for one of the most demanding areas of special education.
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