A Virtual Reality System for Practicing Conversation Skills for Children with Autism

A Virtual Reality System for Practicing Conversation Skills for Children with Autism

We describe a virtual reality environment, Bob’s Fish Shop, which provides a system where users diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can practice social interactions in a safe and controlled environment. A case study is presented which suggests such an environment can provide the...

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Main Authors:	Natalia Stewart Rosenfield, Kathleen Lamkin, Jennifer Re, Kendra Day, LouAnne Boyd, Erik Linstead
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:	Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
Subjects:	assistive technology virtual reality autism communication skills conversation skills
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2414-4088/3/2/28

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