| Title |
Virtual Reality Social Cognition Training for Young Adults with High-Functioning Autism
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, May 2012
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-012-1544-6 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Michelle R. Kandalaft, Nyaz Didehbani, Daniel C. Krawczyk, Tandra T. Allen, Sandra B. Chapman |
| Abstract |
Few evidence-based social interventions exist for young adults with high-functioning autism, many of whom encounter significant challenges during the transition into adulthood. The current study investigated the feasibility of an engaging Virtual Reality Social Cognition Training intervention focused on enhancing social skills, social cognition, and social functioning. Eight young adults diagnosed with high-functioning autism completed 10 sessions across 5 weeks. Significant increases on social cognitive measures of theory of mind and emotion recognition, as well as in real life social and occupational functioning were found post-training. These findings suggest that the virtual reality platform is a promising tool for improving social skills, cognition, and functioning in autism. |
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| Australia | 2 | 25% |
| United States | 2 | 25% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 13% |
| Canada | 1 | 13% |
| Unknown | 2 | 25% |
Demographic breakdown
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| Members of the public | 4 | 50% |
| Scientists | 2 | 25% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 13% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 13% |
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| United States | 9 | <1% |
| United Kingdom | 7 | <1% |
| Spain | 3 | <1% |
| Netherlands | 2 | <1% |
| France | 2 | <1% |
| Sweden | 2 | <1% |
| Canada | 2 | <1% |
| Germany | 1 | <1% |
| Singapore | 1 | <1% |
| Other | 5 | <1% |
| Unknown | 876 | 96% |
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| Student > Master | 157 | 17% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 125 | 14% |
| Student > Bachelor | 121 | 13% |
| Researcher | 80 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 69 | 8% |
| Other | 168 | 18% |
| Unknown | 190 | 21% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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| Psychology | 251 | 28% |
| Computer Science | 98 | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 70 | 8% |
| Neuroscience | 47 | 5% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 43 | 5% |
| Other | 165 | 18% |
| Unknown | 236 | 26% |
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