Using the Virtual Reality-Cognitive Rehabilitation Approach to Improve Contextual Processing in Children with Autism
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This pilot study investigated the efficacy of a novel virtual reality-cognitive rehabilitation (VR-CR) intervention to improve contextual processing of objects in children with autism.
Previous research supports that children with autism show deficits in contextual processing, as well as deficits in its elementary components: abstraction and cognitive flexibility.
Methods.
Four children with autism participated in a multiple-baseline, single-subject study.
The children were taught how to see objects in context by reinforcing attention to pivotal contextual information.
Results.
All children demonstrated statistically significant improvements in contextual processing and cognitive flexibility.
Mixed results were found on the control test and changes in context-related behaviours.
Conclusions.
Larger-scale studies are warranted to determine the effectiveness and usability in comprehensive educational programs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Michelle& Reid, Denise. 2013. Using the Virtual Reality-Cognitive Rehabilitation Approach to Improve Contextual Processing in Children with Autism. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012777
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Michelle& Reid, Denise. Using the Virtual Reality-Cognitive Rehabilitation Approach to Improve Contextual Processing in Children with Autism. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012777
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Michelle& Reid, Denise. Using the Virtual Reality-Cognitive Rehabilitation Approach to Improve Contextual Processing in Children with Autism. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012777
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1012777