Virtual reality technology as an educational and intervention tool for children with autism spectrum disorder: current perspectives and future directions

M Zhang, H Ding, M Naumceska, Y Zhang - Behavioral Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
The worldwide rising trend of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) calls for innovative and
efficacious techniques for assessment and treatment. Virtual reality (VR) technology gains …

Systematic literature review of virtual reality intervention design patterns for individuals with autism spectrum disorders

N Glaser, M Schmidt - International Journal of Human–Computer …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The aims of this systematic literature review were to uncover, analyze, and present design
characteristics of virtual reality (VR) systems that have been designed as training tools for …

ToM & ASD: The interconnection of Theory of Mind with the social-emotional, cognitive development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The use of ICTs as an …

V Bamicha, A Drigas - Technium Social Sciences Journal, 2022 - techniumscience.com
Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex, heterogeneous disorder that affects
perception, information processing, social interaction, verbal, and nonverbal communication …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual reality social cognition training for children with high functioning autism

N Didehbani, T Allen, M Kandalaft, D Krawczyk… - Computers in human …, 2016 - Elsevier
Virtual reality appears to be a promising and motivating platform to safely practice and
rehearse social skills for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). However, the …

Embedding immersive virtual reality in classrooms: Ethical, organisational and educational lessons in bridging research and practice

E Southgate, SP Smith, C Cividino, S Saxby… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Increasing numbers of children and young people are experiencing immersive virtual reality
as part of leisure and schooling. Immersive virtual reality mediated through head-mounted …

Virtual reality–based social skills training for children with autism spectrum disorder

F Ke, J Moon, Z Sokolikj - Journal of Special Education …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
In this study, the researchers explored the usage of a virtual reality (VR)–based social skills
learning environment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using …

Technologies as support tools for persons with autistic spectrum disorder: a systematic review

N Aresti-Bartolome, B Garcia-Zapirain - International journal of …, 2014 - mdpi.com
This study analyzes the technologies most widely used to work on areas affected by the
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Technologies can focus on the strengths and weaknesses …

Interactive technologies for autistic children: A review

S Boucenna, A Narzisi, E Tilmont, F Muratori… - Cognitive …, 2014 - Springer
Recently, there have been considerable advances in the research on innovative information
communication technology (ICT) for the education of people with autism. This review …

Social virtual reality: Neurodivergence and inclusivity in the metaverse

J Hutson - Societies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Whereas traditional teaching environments encourage lively and engaged interaction and
reward extrovert qualities, introverts, and others with symptoms that make social …

Level of immersion in virtual environments impacts the ability to assess and teach social skills in autism spectrum disorder

HL Miller, NL Bugnariu - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social …, 2016 - liebertpub.com
Virtual environments (VEs) may be useful for delivering social skills interventions to
individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Immersive VEs provide opportunities for …