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Virtual Reality Support for Joint Attention Using the Floreo Joint Attention Module: Usability and Feasibility Pilot
Vijay Ravindran1, Monica Osgood2, Vibha Sazawal1
1Floreo Inc, Washington, DC, United States.
JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
|October 2, 2019
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) using Floreo
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) offers novel interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Floreo developed a mobile VR platform for skill acquisition with adult monitoring.
- This technology aims to support core behaviors in individuals with ASD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of Floreo's Joint Attention Module for school-aged children with autism in special education.
- To explore a new joint attention measure for this population.
- To observe potential changes in joint attention skills post-intervention.
Main Methods:
- 12 participants (ages 9-16) with ASD received 14 sessions of VR training over 5 weeks.
- The Joint Attention Module was delivered via a mobile VR platform.
- A novel joint attention measure was used for pre- and post-intervention assessment.
Main Results:
- The VR intervention was safe and well-tolerated, with no dropouts due to side effects.
- Participants tolerated the headset (95.4%), enjoyed the platform (95.4%), and found the VR experience valuable (95.5%).
- Preliminary data indicated improvements in joint attention skills, including interaction frequency, eye contact, and initiation.
Conclusions:
- Floreo's Joint Attention Module is a safe and effective tool for students with ASD.
- The VR intervention shows promise for enhancing fundamental joint attention skills.
- This pilot study supports the use of VR in special education settings for autism interventions.
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