Inge‐Marie Eigsti

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Inge-Marie Eigsti is a leading researcher in clinical developmental psychology, specializing in language, social cognition, and neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience and intervention science, with a focus on how embodied and technological approaches can enhance communication in children with ASD. Eigsti’s major contributions include pioneering randomized controlled trials that examine the effects of rhythm-based and robotic interventions on social attention and verbal communication. Her 2016 pilot study on embodied rhythm and robotic interventions (91 citations) demonstrated significant improvements in spontaneous and responsive verbal skills among children with ASD, while a companion paper (76 citations) revealed enhanced social attention patterns. These findings have shaped evidence-based practices for integrating movement and technology into autism therapies. Eigsti’s research is notable for its rigorous experimental design and its translation of basic science into real-world applications, offering new pathways for supporting social-communicative development. Her work continues to influence clinicians, educators, and researchers seeking innovative, scalable interventions for neurodiverse populations.

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   The effects of embodied rhythm and robotic interventions on the spontaneous and responsive verbal communication skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A further outcome of a pilot randomized controlled trial

   91 citations · 2016
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   The effects of embodied rhythm and robotic interventions on the spontaneous and responsive social attention patterns of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): A pilot randomized controlled trial

   76 citations · 2016

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