Virtual reality in autism: State of the art

M. Bellani; L. Fornasari; L. Chittaro; P. Brambilla

doi:10.1017/S2045796011000448

Virtual reality in autism: State of the art

M. Bellani, L. Fornasari, L. Chittaro, P. Brambilla

Istituto "Eugenio Medea" - Associazione La Nostra Famiglia

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Abstract

Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by core deficits with regard to three domains, i.e. social interaction, communication and repetitive or stereotypic behaviour. It is crucial to develop intervention strategies helping individuals with autism, their caregivers and educators in daily life. For this purpose, virtual reality (VR), i.e. a simulation of the real world based on computer graphics, can be useful as it allows instructors and therapists to offer a safe, repeatable and diversifiable environment during learning. This mini review examines studies that have investigated the use of VR in autism.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	235-238
Number of pages	4
Journal	Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences
Volume	20
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S2045796011000448
Publication status	Published - Sep 2011

Keywords

autism spectrum disorders
rehabilitation
virtual environment
virtual reality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychiatry and Mental health
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Epidemiology

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