Maninderjit Kaur

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Maninderjit Kaur is a leading researcher at the intersection of motor development, robotics, and therapeutic interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her work focuses on understanding and improving the motor and social challenges faced by children with ASD, with a particular emphasis on imitation, praxis, interpersonal synchrony, and bilateral coordination. In her highly cited 2015 pilot randomized controlled trial (111 citations), Kaur demonstrated that rhythm-based and robotic interventions can significantly enhance motor performance and social synchrony in children with ASD, outperforming standard-of-care approaches. Her preliminary 2013 study further explored how robot-child interactions can improve bilateral coordination in both typically developing children and those with ASD, laying groundwork for technology-assisted therapies. Most recently, Kaur has pioneered creative yoga interventions for children with ASD, integrating mindfulness and movement to address both motor and social communication deficits. Her innovative, interdisciplinary approach—bridging engineering, psychology, and occupational therapy—positions her at the forefront of developing accessible, engaging, and evidence-based interventions for neurodiverse populations.

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1. 1
   The Effects of Rhythm and Robotic Interventions on the Imitation/Praxis, Interpersonal Synchrony, and Motor Performance of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

   111 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Effect of Robot–Child Interactions on Bilateral Coordination Skills of Typically Developing Children and a Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Study

   21 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Creative yoga intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

   2 citations · 2024

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