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title: 'Milo' robot is changing the way students with Autism learn
description: WWL-TV visited one of the first classes where elementary students are interacting with a robot.
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# 'Milo' robot is changing the way students with Autism learn

[ Jeff Goodman ](https://www.robokind.com/press-mentions/author/jeff-goodman) Apr 8, 2019 8:06:31 AM

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[Dec 18, 2018 1:08:00 PM

How a Robot Named Milo Helps Children With Autism Develop Social Skills

](https://www.robokind.com/press-mentions/how-a-robot-named-milo-helps-children-with-autism-develop-social-skills) [Apr 26, 2019 9:15:56 AM

Be Wary of Robot Emotions; 'Simulated Love Is Never Love'

](https://www.robokind.com/press-mentions/be-wary-of-robot-emotions-simulated-love-is-never-love) [Jan 18, 2019 12:10:18 PM

Improving Person to Person Interaction for Students with Autism

](https://www.robokind.com/press-mentions/improving-person-to-person-interaction-for-students-with-autism)

NEW ORLEANS — There's a new member of the faculty in Orleans Parish Public Schools. His name is Milo.

Speech-language pathologists are teaming up with Milo in 12 elementary schools to teach children with autism. A human guides the humanoid robot to help those special students improve social and emotional skills.

"He's a great robot," said fourth grader Irielle. When asked if he is a good teacher, she responded "Yes." 

To read the full article click [here](https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/education/milo-robot-is-changing-the-way-students-with-autism-learn/289-549737eb-aac2-4d55-ad7f-ebab34d53089).

[Dec 18, 2018 1:08:00 PM

How a Robot Named Milo Helps Children With Autism Develop Social Skills

](https://www.robokind.com/press-mentions/how-a-robot-named-milo-helps-children-with-autism-develop-social-skills) [Apr 26, 2019 9:15:56 AM

Be Wary of Robot Emotions; 'Simulated Love Is Never Love'

](https://www.robokind.com/press-mentions/be-wary-of-robot-emotions-simulated-love-is-never-love) [Jan 18, 2019 12:10:18 PM

Improving Person to Person Interaction for Students with Autism

](https://www.robokind.com/press-mentions/improving-person-to-person-interaction-for-students-with-autism)

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