Investigating Cognitive Global Coordination in normal and autistic children using virtual reality environments – An EEG Study

Chrisilla, S; Ragav, Tharun R; Vidhusha, S; Kavitha, A.

doi:10.1109/ner49283.2021.9441259

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“…Pretestposttest design was the most prevalent, accounting for 33% (n=10), followed by RCTs (26%, n=8) and pretest-posttest pilot studies (23%, n=7). Additionally, there were two case studies (6%, n=2) [33,51], two post-test studies (6%, n=2) [42,53], and one pilot RCT (3%, n=1) [31].…”

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Effects of Digital Interventions on Neuroplasticity and Brain Function of Individuals With Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review (Preprint)

Lee,

Shin,

Choi

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND Developmental disabilities (DDs) impact individuals’ cognitive, psychological, and motor functions, and those with DDs show specific neural differences. Research suggests the importance of interventions to enhance neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to adapt to stimuli, as well as effectiveness of digital interventions for this population. However, there is a lack of comprehensive review on intervention outcomes from relevant existing studies. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aimed to investigate the effects of digital interventions on neuroplasticity and neural functions of individuals with DDs. METHODS Based on the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, a systematic review was conducted on PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus databases. Studies that focused on digital interventions to enhance neuroplasticity of individuals with DDs and used neuroimaging methods to evaluate the effectiveness were included. The results of the current review were synthesized based on Roy’s adaptation model. RESULTS Of the 2824 retrieved studies, 30 were included in this review. The included studies used cognitive training, neurofeedback, and social cognitive training integrated with digital devices, mostly virtual reality. Neuroimaging results after digital interventions demonstrated changes in brain wave patterns and increased activation in certain regions. Behavioral assessments exhibited significant improvements including attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms, attention, emotional recognition, and social skills than before the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Digital interventions are promising in enhancing neural functions and neuroplasticity in individuals with DDs. Further studies with diverse methodologies and a broader spectrum of DDs are essential to fully understand the potential of digital interventions in neurodevelopmental challenges among the population.

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