Anca Dobrean
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Anca Dobrean is a leading researcher in child and adolescent mental health, with a particular focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the innovative use of technology in therapeutic interventions. Her major contributions lie at the intersection of clinical psychology and human-robot interaction, where she has pioneered the development and evaluation of robot-enhanced therapies for children with ASD. Notably, her work on "Developing Joint Attention for Children with Autism in Robot-Enhanced Therapy" (2018, 75 citations) and "Effects of a Robot-Enhanced Intervention for Children With ASD on Teaching Turn-Taking Skills" (2019, 61 citations) has demonstrated how socially assistive robots can effectively target core social deficits, such as turn-taking and joint attention. By integrating robotic platforms into evidence-based behavioral interventions, Dobrean has shown that these technologies can enhance engagement and skill acquisition in ways traditional methods may not. Her research is highly cited, reflecting its significant impact on both clinical practice and the emerging field of socially assistive robotics. Dobrean’s work is notable for bridging engineering and psychology, offering scalable, engaging tools to improve social communication outcomes for children with ASD.
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