A Study on the Impact of Immersive Multidimensional Painting Interactive Games on Emotional Regulation and EEG Responses in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

This preliminary feasibility study explores an innovative intervention approach that combines a multidimensional virtual reality (VR)-based drawing game with electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring to enhance emotional regulation in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Traditional interventions, primarily relying on behavioral therapy and pharmacological treatments, often fail to adequately address the unique emotional and cognitive needs of this population. VR-based drawing technology, with its immersive and highly interactive nature, offers children a novel space for nonverbal expression and self-regulation, thereby expanding therapeutic possibilities. The study focuses on examining the effects of VR drawing activities on emotional responses and neural activity patterns, particularly by using EEG to track real-time changes in brainwave activity, aiming to identify specific neural markers—such as alpha, beta, and theta waves—associated with emotional regulation, thus informing personalized intervention strategies. Preliminary results suggest promising potential for the integration of VR and EEG in improving emotional regulation among children with ASD. However, as a small-scale exploratory study, these findings are still preliminary and require further validation through large-scale randomized controlled trials incorporating VR and EEG technologies to advance the development of more effective and individualized interventions. Overall, the study indicates that integrating creative expression with neuroscience tools holds significant promise in therapeutic settings, although these conclusions need confirmation through larger, controlled studies.