Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Use of Virtual Reality Technologies to Address Core Social Communication Deficits-A Statement of Position

Ian T Miller, Catherine S Miller, Mark D Wiederhold and Brenda K Wiederhold
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Ian T Miller: Interactive Media Institute, USA
Catherine S Miller: Speech Tree Therapy Center, USA
Mark D Wiederhold: Virtual Reality Medical Center, USA
Brenda K Wiederhold: Interactive Media Institute, USA

Global Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, 2019, vol. 6, issue 2, 31-35

Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that manifests core deficits in social communication and interaction, alongside restrictive, repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, and activities (RRBIs). behaviors are recognized as maladaptive forms of communication. Moreover, current frameworks identify these behaviors and other areas of core deficit as impairments in predictive abilities. Because individuals along the spectrum have difficulty with Theory of Mind (ToM) and Executive Function (EF), their ability to parse out salient contextual information and disambiguate environments is impaired. This is particularly evident in social situations. Past research points to the utility of communication-based interventions to help individuals learn to navigate dynamic social environments by teaching functional communication strategies (i.e. communicating basic wants and needs).

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Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.19080/GJIDD.2019.06.555683

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