A Virtual Reality System for Practicing Conversation Skills for Children with Autism

A Virtual Reality System for Practicing Conversation Skills for Children with Autism

We describe a virtual reality environment, Bob’s Fish Shop, which provides a system where users diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can practice social interactions in a safe and controlled environment. A case study is presented which suggests such an environment can provide the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Natalia Stewart Rosenfield, Kathleen Lamkin, Jennifer Re, Kendra Day, LouAnne Boyd, Erik Linstead
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
Subjects:
assistive technology
virtual reality
autism
communication skills
conversation skills
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-4088/3/2/28
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Summary:We describe a virtual reality environment, Bob’s Fish Shop, which provides a system where users diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can practice social interactions in a safe and controlled environment. A case study is presented which suggests such an environment can provide the opportunity for users to build the skills necessary to carry out a conversation without the fear of negative social consequences present in the physical world. Through the repetition and analysis of these virtual interactions, users can improve social and conversational understanding.
ISSN:2414-4088

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