Virtual Reality–Based Social Skills Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ke, Fengfeng; Moon, Jewoong; Sokolikj, Zlatko

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“…For this reason, the need arises to check the state of the links between ASD and technology. This is reflected in the literature, which shows the role of technology in the field of ASD [ 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ]. Therefore, given the peculiarities of an increasingly innovative and technological society, it is pertinent to focus on how this disorder is treated from a technological point of view.…”

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“…Technological interventions through augmented reality, virtual reality, robotic devices, and mobile applications have shown great advantages. These technologies have obtained improvements in social skills, participation with their immediate environment, communication with other people, and the processes of assimilation and retention of information [ 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 ]. However, there are still issues that technology has not been able to address, such as the regulation of emotions [ 37 ].…”

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Documentary Analysis of the Scientific Literature on Autism and Technology in Web of Science

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The objective of the study is to track the progression of the scientific literature on autism and the technology applied to this disorder. A bibliometric methodology has been used, based on a co-word analysis. The Web of Science database was chosen to perform the analysis of the literature. A unit of analysis of 1048 publications was configured. SciMAT software was used mainly for document analysis. The results indicate that the first studies appeared in 1992, but it was not until 2009 that the research volume increased considerably. The area of knowledge where these studies were compiled was rehabilitation, which marks the truly therapeutic nature of this type of study. One of the authors with the most studies, as well as the most relevant research, was Sarkar, N. Manuscripts were usually research articles written in English. It could be concluded that research in this field of study focused mainly on interventions carried out through the use of technological resources, with students or young people who present with ASD. This line of research, although not the only one, was the most relevant and the one that had aroused the most interest among the scientific community.

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“…VR is considered to be intrinsically reinforcing, to have technological affordances which align closely with instructional needs, and to be able to broaden access to services (AUTHORS, 2019). To date, the majority of research in this area has focused on communication and interaction (Blanc, 2006; Ke and Im, 2013; D.C. Strickland et al , 2013) and social skills (Ke et al , 2020; Ehrlich and Miller, 2009; AUTHORS, 2011; Wang et al , 2016). A few studies focus on skills such as exercise (Finkelstein et al , 2014) and life skills (e.g.…”

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Piloting an adaptive skills virtual reality intervention for adults with autism: findings from user-centered formative design and evaluation

Schmidt

Glaser

2021

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present evaluation findings from a proof-of-concept virtual reality adaptive skills intervention called Virtuoso, designed for adults with autism spectrum disorders. Design/methodology/approach A user-centric usage test was conducted to investigate the acceptability, feasibility, ease-of-use and relevance of Virtuoso to the unique needs of participants, as well as the nature of participants’ user experiences. Findings are presented from the perspectives of expert testers and participant testers with autism. Findings This paper offers findings that suggest Virtuoso is feasible and relevant to the unique needs of the target population, and that user experience was largely positive. Anecdotal evidence of skills transfer is also discussed. Research limitations/implications The research was conducted in limited settings and with a small number of participants. Multiple VR hardware systems were used, and some experienced instability. This could be accounted for in future research by deploying across multiple settings and with a larger number of participants. Some evidence of cybersickness was observed. Future research must carefully consider the trade-offs between VR-based training and cybersickness for this vulnerable population. Originality/value This paper reports on cutting-edge design and development in areas that are under-represented and poorly understood in the literature on virtual reality for individuals with autism.

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“…VR is used as a professional learning tool (2) where educational programs based on VR technology can provide pupils with instant and consistent feedback (8). There is growing interest and evidence for the benefit of using interactive computer-based technologies to transform education and increase the autonomy and quality of life of individuals with VR (9).…”

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Virtual Reality in Oral Hygiene Instruction: an Immersive Approach

Genaro

Marconato

Hanai³

et al. 2021

Odovtos - Int J Dent Sc

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Currently, oral health issues are increasingly been addressed and virtual reality (VR) is being used as an aid in health areas. However, there is little evidence of VR being used in preventing oral health problems. To evaluate the effectiveness of VR in oral hygiene education. Three hundred pupils, aged between 9 and 12 years, received instructions in oral hygiene by immersion VR and they gave their opinions about the performed activities. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were applied, with a significance level of 5%. Part perception of oral hygiene showed no statistically significant difference (P>0.550). There was an increase in the use of dental floss (P<0.001), tongue brushing (P<0.001), and tooth brushing (P<0.001). Both drawings and comments made by participants related to oral hygiene were positive regarding the project. Conclusions: The use of VR in oral hygiene instruction was effective. Most participants increased brushing and flossing frequency and produced drawings related to oral hygiene. VR is effective and should be used in dentistry for teaching and prevention , especially with children, as it presents an interactive instructional space that can be approached in a playful way. This study presents dentists with a promising alternative for changing oral hygiene habits.

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Virtual Reality–Based Social Skills Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cited by 85 publications

References 37 publications

Documentary Analysis of the Scientific Literature on Autism and Technology in Web of Science

Documentary Analysis of the Scientific Literature on Autism and Technology in Web of Science

Piloting an adaptive skills virtual reality intervention for adults with autism: findings from user-centered formative design and evaluation

Virtual Reality in Oral Hygiene Instruction: an Immersive Approach

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