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Virtual-Reality-Based Social Interaction Training for Children with High-Functioning Autism

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  • Fengfeng Ke
  • Tami Im

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Employing the multiple-baseline across-subjects design, the authors examined the implementation and potential effect of a virtual-reality-based social interaction program on the interaction and communication performance of children with high functioning autism. The data were collected via behavior observation and analysis, questionnaires, and interviewing. The children participants demonstrated increased performance of responding, initiation, greeting, and positive conversation-ending during the intervention, and improved social competence measures after the intervention. The study also contributed salient themes on the adaptive design of a virtual-reality-based learning environment for learners with special needs. The study findings should extend the discussion on the design and usage of technology-supported informal learning environment for children with diverse characteristics and learning needs.

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  • Fengfeng Ke & Tami Im, 2013. "Virtual-Reality-Based Social Interaction Training for Children with High-Functioning Autism," The Journal of Educational Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 106(6), pages 441-461, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:vjerxx:v:106:y:2013:i:6:p:441-461
    DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2013.832999
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    1. Albina Nesterova & Rimma Aysina & Tatjana Suslova, 2015. "Recent Technologies to Improving Social and Communication Skills in Children with ASD: Systematization of Approaches and Methods," Modern Applied Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(11), pages 1-38, October.
    2. Ian T Miller & Catherine S Miller & Mark D Wiederhold & Brenda K Wiederhold, 2019. "Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Use of Virtual Reality Technologies to Address Core Social Communication Deficits-A Statement of Position," Global Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 6(2), pages 31-35, February.
    3. Nuria Aresti-Bartolome & Begonya Garcia-Zapirain, 2014. "Technologies as Support Tools for Persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(8), pages 1-36, August.
    4. Shengzhen Wu & Chen Pan & Lihao Yao & Xiaojing Wu, 2022. "The Impact of the Urban Built Environment on the Play Behavior of Children with ASD," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-14, November.

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