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 …

Utilizing the metaverse for learner-centered constructivist education in the post-pandemic era: An analysis of elementary school students

W Suh, S Ahn - Journal of intelligence, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to COVID-19, numerous new technologies are being implemented in education, with a
growing interest in the metaverse. The term “metaverse” refers to an immersive digital …

[HTML][HTML] The potential of immersive virtual reality for cognitive training in elderly

ACM Bauer, G Andringa - Gerontology, 2020 - karger.com
The number of elderly is growing rapidly, including those that struggle with cognitive decline
and, consequently, activities of daily living. Developing interventions that slow down …

VR gaming for meta-skills training in special education: the role of metacognition, motivations, and emotional intelligence

E Mitsea, A Drigas, C Skianis - Education Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Inclusion, equality, and well-being for all, especially for people with special needs and
disabilities, is globally recognized as a priority. At the same time, there is an urgent need to …

Virtual reality training of social skills in adults with autism spectrum disorder: an examination of acceptability, usability, user experience, social skills, and executive …

P Kourtesis, EC Kouklari, P Roussos, V Mantas… - Behavioral …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Poor social skills in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are associated with reduced
independence in daily life. Current interventions for improving the social skills of individuals …

Robot and virtual reality-based intervention in autism: A comprehensive review

F Abu-Amara, A Bensefia, H Mohammad… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder. Children
diagnosed with this disorder have persistent deficits in their social-emotional reciprocity …

My Lovely Granny's Farm: An immersive virtual reality training system for children with autism spectrum disorder

A Soltiyeva, W Oliveira, A Madina, S Adilkhan… - Education and …, 2023 - Springer
One of the biggest difficulties faced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorder during their
learning process and general life, is communication and social interaction. In recent years …

A review of virtual coaching systems in healthcare: closing the loop with real-time feedback

KM Tsiouris, VD Tsakanikas, D Gatsios… - Frontiers in Digital …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
This review focuses on virtual coaching systems that were designed to enhance healthcare
interventions, combining the available sensing and system-user interaction technologies. In …

The potential of virtual reality in social skills training for autism: bridging the gap between research and adoption of virtual reality in occupational therapy practice

V Pandey, L Vaughn - The Open Journal of Occupational …, 2021 - scholarworks.wmich.edu
Impairments in social functioning greatly hinder children and youth with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) from responding appropriately and adapting to various social situations. As a …