- Title
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Communication Disability and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: a Systematic Review
- Creator
- Bailey, Benjamin; Bryant, Lucy; Hemsley, Bronwyn
- Relation
- Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Vol. 9, Issue 2, p. 160-183
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40489-020-00230-x
- Publisher
- Springer
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2022
- Description
- This review investigated virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) communication interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with communication disability and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well the feasibility of these technologies. A search of five scientific databases yielded 5385 potentially relevant records of which 69 met inclusion criteria. Studies reported on a wide range of VR/AR devices, platforms, and applications for people with autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, and intellectual disability. Some VR/AR systems hosted effective communication interventions; however, participant outcomes varied across the included studies. Most participants with neurodevelopmental disorders and their supporters were able to access learning experiences using VR/AR and few adverse effects were reported. Directions for future research are discussed.
- Subject
- virtual reality; augmented reality; communication disability; neurodevelopmental disorders; SDG 4; Sustainable Development Goals
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1453869
- Identifier
- uon:44750
- Identifier
- ISSN:2195-7177
- Language
- eng
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