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Brief Report: Virtual Reality to Raise Awareness About Autism.

Ioulia Koniou^1,2, Elise Douard^1,2, Marc J Lanovaz^3,4

¹École de psychoéducation, Université de Montréal, P.O. Box 6128, Downtown Station, Montreal, QC, H3C 3J7, Canada.

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|December 11, 2023

Summary

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Virtual reality simulations can improve understanding of autism. Participants using the VR tool showed increased knowledge and openness toward autism compared to a control group.

Keywords:

Autism Awareness Stigmatization Virtual Reality

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Virtual Reality Applications
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Educational Technology

Background:

Raising public awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is crucial.
Traditional methods for educating the public about ASD may have limitations in fostering empathy.
Developing innovative tools to enhance understanding of the autistic experience is an ongoing area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a virtual reality (VR) application simulating the experience of an autistic individual.
To assess the impact of this VR simulation on participants' attitudes, knowledge, and openness toward autism.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 103 technical college participants.
Participants completed pre-simulation questionnaires on attitudes, knowledge, and openness toward autism.
The experimental group experienced an 8-minute VR simulation created in collaboration with autistic individuals, while the control group did not.

Main Results:

Participants who underwent the VR simulation demonstrated significantly improved attitudes towards autism.
The VR group showed a notable increase in knowledge regarding autism spectrum disorder.
Higher levels of openness toward autism were reported by participants in the virtual reality group compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

Virtual reality simulations show significant promise as effective tools for autism awareness education.
Immersive VR experiences can foster greater empathy and understanding of the autistic perspective.
This technology offers a novel approach to improving public perception and acceptance of autism.