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Exploring the Treatment Integrity of Virtual Reality-Based Social Skills Training for Children with High-Functioning Autism
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Moon, Jewoong; Ke, Fengfeng – Interactive Learning Environments, 2021
This mixed-method study explored the treatment integrity of virtual reality (VR)-based social skill training for children with high-functioning autism (HFA). In this study, we designed a VR-based social skills training environment using Opensimulator. Data were collected through screen recordings and behavioral observations of HFA children's…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Computer Simulation, Program Effectiveness
Evaluation of a Spherical Video-Based Virtual Reality Intervention Designed to Teach Adaptive Skills for Adults with Autism: A Preliminary Report
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Schmidt, Matthew; Schmidt, Carla; Glaser, Noah; Beck, Dennis; Lim, Mark; Palmer, Heath – Interactive Learning Environments, 2021
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have been widely adopted in the intervention literature for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The systematic and predictable nature of ICTs make them particularly attractive for individuals with ASD. One ICT that has potential promise for individuals with ASD is virtual reality (VR).…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Skill Development, Computer Simulation
Kinect-for-Windows with Augmented Reality in an Interactive Roleplay System for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Lee, I-Jui – Interactive Learning Environments, 2021
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often find it difficult to communicate using body language and facial expressions to respond appropriately socially. This negatively affects the quality of their everyday social life. Children with ASD can learn to socially interact with virtual three-dimensional (3D) characters in animated games…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence
Learning through VR Gaming with Virtual Pink Dolphins for Children with ASD
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Lu, Andrew; Chan, Sandra; Cai, Yiyu; Huang, Lihui; Nay, Zin Tun; Goei, Sui Lin – Interactive Learning Environments, 2018
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder with different levels of severity. Although the exact causes of ASD is not yet known, nor is there a medical cure for ASD to date, special facilities and schools have been established to help individuals coping better and becoming more independent. With the advancement in Virtual Reality…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Simulated Environment, Educational Technology
Virtual Reality Based Collaborative Design by Children with High-Functioning Autism: Design-Based Flexibility, Identity, and Norm Construction
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Ke, Fengfeng; Lee, Sungwoong – Interactive Learning Environments, 2016
This exploratory case study examined the process and potential impact of collaborative architectural design and construction in an OpenSimulator-based virtual reality (VR) on the social skills development of children with high-functioning autism (HFA). Two children with a formal medical diagnosis of HFA and one typically developing peer, aged…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Children, Skill Development, Social Behavior