Effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) in Improving Social Skills in Autism Spectrum Disorder Cases: A Literature Review

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10.2991/978-2-38476-132-6_6How to use a DOI?

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Autism Spectrum Disorder; Occupational Therapy; Virtual Reality; Social Skills; Intervention

Abstract

This literature review examines the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in improving social skills in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurobiological developmental disorder characterized by barriers to social interaction, communication, and limited or stereotyped interests. Virtual Reality (VR) Intervention based on occupational therapy has become the focus of research in efforts to improve social skills in individuals with ASD. The purpose of this review is to assess the current state of research and provide an overview of the findings regarding the effectiveness of VR interventions in enhancing social skills in individuals with ASD. From the search results through various databases, 315 articles were found which were then filtered based on inclusion-exclusion criteria to obtain 5 articles. 5 articles without duplication were then carried out Critical Appraisal and the final result after selection was 5 articles. The review reveals that VR interventions show promise in improving social skills, including social interaction abilities, emotion understanding, and communication skills, in individuals with ASD. The findings suggest that VR has the potential to be an effective tool for enhancing social skills in individuals with ASD. However, further research is needed to validate and deepen our understanding of the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of VR interventions in this population.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Biyuti Nurul Kadir
AU  - Muhammad H. Sahid
AU  - Mita Noviana
AU  - P. Aditya Denny
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/10/31
TI  - Effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) in Improving Social Skills in Autism Spectrum Disorder Cases: A Literature Review
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Vocational Education Applied Science and Technology (ICVEAST 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 45
EP  - 71
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-132-6_6
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-132-6_6
ID  - Kadir2023
ER  -