Hiroko Fujisato
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Dr. Hiroko Fujisato is a leading researcher at the intersection of clinical psychology and assistive technology, with a primary focus on developing evidence-based vocational support for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Her most prominent contribution is the creation and validation of a group-based online job interview training program that employs virtual robots. This innovative work, published in 2022 and already garnering 23 citations, directly addresses the critical barrier that online interviews pose for individuals with ASD—a challenge that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic and persists today. By moving beyond traditional in-person role-play, Dr. Fujisato’s research provides a scalable, accessible, and low-anxiety training environment, allowing participants to practice essential communication skills with a consistent, non-judgmental virtual interlocutor. Her work is notable for its practical, immediate impact, offering a much-needed evidence-based tool to improve employment outcomes and social inclusion for neurodivergent individuals. Dr. Fujisato’s research is pivotal in shaping how digital tools can be harnessed for meaningful, real-world therapeutic and vocational support.
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