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Smith, Matthew J.; Sherwood, Kari; Ross, Brittany; Smith, Justin D.; DaWalt, Leann; Bishop, Lauren; Humm, Laura; Elkins, Jeff; Steacy, Chris – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Autistic transition age youth struggle with obtaining employment, and interviewing is a critical barrier to getting a job. We adapted an efficacious virtual reality job interview intervention to meet the needs of autistic transition age youth, called the Virtual Interview Training for Transition Age Youth. This study evaluated whether Virtual…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Employment Interviews, Computer Simulation
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McMahon, Don D.; Barrio, Brenda; McMahon, Amanda K.; Tutt, Kristen; Firestone, Jonah – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2020
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at greater risk of health-related issues due to obesity and lack of physical activity. This study examined using virtual reality (VR) exergaming to increase the physical activity of high school students with IDD. Four students participated in this multiple probe across…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, High School Students, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
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Beach, Jason; Wendt, Jeremy – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2015
The purpose of this study was to determine if participants could improve their social interaction skills by participating in a virtual immersive environment. The participants used a developing virtual reality head-mounted display to engage themselves in a fully-immersive environment. While in the environment, participants had an opportunity to…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews, Autism
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Kellems, Ryan O.; Grigal, Meg; Unger, Darlene D.; Simmons, Thomas J.; Bauder, Debra; Williams, Caroline – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2015
Devices like smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players are becoming everyday tools for the majority of the population. Technology can assist students with disabilities in many self-determination activities, such as choice making, decision making, and self-management. In addition, technology tools can support them in a wide range of transition-related…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Career Development