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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 9/2016

07-06-2016 | Brief Report

Brief Report: A Pilot Study of the Use of a Virtual Reality Headset in Autism Populations

Auteurs: Nigel Newbutt, Connie Sung, Hung-Jen Kuo, Michael J. Leahy, Chien-Chun Lin, Boyang Tong

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2016

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Abstract

The application of virtual reality technologies (VRTs) for users with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been studied for decades. However, a gap remains in our understanding surrounding VRT head-mounted displays (HMDs). As newly designed HMDs have become commercially available (in this study the Oculus Rift™) the need to investigate newer devices is immediate. This study explored willingness, acceptance, sense of presence and immersion of ASD participants. Results revealed that all 29 participants (mean age = 32; 33 % with IQ < 70) were willing to wear the HMD. The majority of the participants reported an enjoyable experience, high levels of ‘presence’, and were likely to use HMDs again. IQ was found to be independent of the willingness to use HMDs and related VRT immersion experience.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Brief Report: A Pilot Study of the Use of a Virtual Reality Headset in Autism Populations
Auteurs
Nigel Newbutt
Connie Sung
Hung-Jen Kuo
Michael J. Leahy
Chien-Chun Lin
Boyang Tong
Publicatiedatum
07-06-2016
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2016
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2830-5

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