The Application of Extended Reality in Treating Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Journal: Neuroscience bulletin

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Affiliated Institutions:  First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, , China. School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, , China. School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, China, Hefei, , China. Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, , China. lidandan@.com.

Abstract summary 

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, characterized by social interaction, communication difficulties, and repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. Existing intervention methods have limitations, such as requiring long treatment periods and needing to be more convenient to implement. Extended Reality (XR) technology offers a virtual environment to enhance children's social, communication, and self-regulation skills. This paper compares XR theoretical models, application examples, and intervention effects. The study reveals that XR intervention therapy is mainly based on cognitive rehabilitation, teaching, and social-emotional learning theories. It utilizes algorithms, models, artificial intelligence (AI), eye-tracking, and other technologies for interaction, achieving diverse intervention outcomes. Participants showed effective improvement in competency barriers using XR-based multimodal interactive platforms. However, Mixed Reality (MR) technology still requires further development. Future research should explore multimsodal interaction technologies combining XR and AI, optimize models, prioritize the development of MR intervention scenarios, and sustain an optimal intervention level.

Authors & Co-authors:  Zhao Xu Zhang Li Zhu Wang

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Citations :  Dai Y, Liu Y, Zhang L, Ren T, Wang H, Yu J. Shanghai autism early development: An integrative Chinese ASD cohort. Neurosci Bull 2022, 38: 1603–1607.
Authors :  6
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Doi : 10.1007/s12264-024-01190-6
SSN : 1995-8218
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Male,Female
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Autism spectrum disorde;Extended reality;Intervention model;Multimodal interaction technologies;Treatment effectiveness evaluation
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Singapore