Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 5, 2026

Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
Social Stories for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Validating the Content of a Virtual Reality Program
Parisa Ghanouni1, Tal Jarus2, Jill G Zwicker2,3,4,5,6
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, 5869 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, Canada. parisa.ghanouni@alumni.ubc.ca.
Abstract:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects socio-emotional skills and perspective-taking abilities. Although social stories in a form of virtual reality program can help children with ASD, developing them and identifying appropriate responses might be subjective and thus challenging. Using Delphi method, and guided by general case training, we involved 63 parents and clinicians of individuals with ASD, in two rounds of online iteration to refine the stories. Scenarios that reached a 75% agreement level were accepted. This project is the first study to develop and validate a library of 75 short socio-emotional stories that illustrate various types and intensities of emotion in three social contexts of home, school, and community as the content of a virtual reality program.
Related Concept Videos
Autism Spectrum Disorder
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
Social Anxiety Disorder
The Sense of Self: Reflected Self-Appraisal and Social Comparison
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Social Proof
Stereotype Content Model

