Abstract:
In this article, state of the art on virtual reality (VR) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with a focus on training/targeted intervention is discussed ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
In this article, state of the art on virtual reality (VR) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with a focus on training/targeted intervention is discussed and reflected upon to explore areas for more future benefits. We present advantages of VR for individuals with ASD. We identify challenges and design issues for future training applications regarding individuals with ASD. We discuss and present design guidelines accumulated in the literature so far, mostly based on observations in user studies exploring the usefulness of VR as a training tool for individuals with ASD, with a systematic literature review. We present and apply a new taxonomy that classifies previous VR works on training individuals with ASD according to immersive and regular (non-immersive) VR systems and types of social, life and safety skills based on a systematic literature review. We explore the common design considerations of the previous VR studies for training individuals with ASD. Finally, based on the systematic literature reviews, we identify key gaps in the research on this topic and present future research considerations.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies ( Volume: 11, Issue: 2, 01 April-June 2018)
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US
Lal Bozgeyikli is working toward the PhD degree at the University of
South Florida's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She is also working as a research assistant with
the University of South Florida's Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation, and Robotics Technologies (CARRT). She is
a student member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association for Compu...Show More
Lal Bozgeyikli is working toward the PhD degree at the University of
South Florida's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She is also working as a research assistant with
the University of South Florida's Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation, and Robotics Technologies (CARRT). She is
a student member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association for Compu...View more
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, US
Andrew Raij received the PhD degree in computer engineering from the
University of Florida. He is a visiting research associate professor with the University of Central Florida's
Institute for Simulation and Training. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the ACM
Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer...Show More
Andrew Raij received the PhD degree in computer engineering from the
University of Florida. He is a visiting research associate professor with the University of Central Florida's
Institute for Simulation and Training. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the ACM
Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer...View more
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US
Srinivas Katkoori received the PhD degree in computer engineering
from the University of Cincinnati. He is an associate professor with the University of South Florida's Department
of Computer Science and Engineering. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the ACM Special
Interest Group on Design Automation (SIGDA), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), t...Show More
Srinivas Katkoori received the PhD degree in computer engineering
from the University of Cincinnati. He is an associate professor with the University of South Florida's Department
of Computer Science and Engineering. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the ACM Special
Interest Group on Design Automation (SIGDA), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), t...View more
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US
Redwan Alqasemi received the PhD degree in mechanical engineering
from the University of South Florida. He is a research professor with the University of South Florida's
Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Robotics and Automation Society.
Redwan Alqasemi received the PhD degree in mechanical engineering
from the University of South Florida. He is a research professor with the University of South Florida's
Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Robotics and Automation Society.View more
Contents University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US
Lal Bozgeyikli is working toward the PhD degree at the University of
South Florida's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She is also working as a research assistant with
the University of South Florida's Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation, and Robotics Technologies (CARRT). She is
a student member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association for Computing
Machinery (ACM).
Lal Bozgeyikli is working toward the PhD degree at the University of
South Florida's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She is also working as a research assistant with
the University of South Florida's Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation, and Robotics Technologies (CARRT). She is
a student member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association for Computing
Machinery (ACM).View more
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, US
Andrew Raij received the PhD degree in computer engineering from the
University of Florida. He is a visiting research associate professor with the University of Central Florida's
Institute for Simulation and Training. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the ACM
Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS).
Andrew Raij received the PhD degree in computer engineering from the
University of Florida. He is a visiting research associate professor with the University of Central Florida's
Institute for Simulation and Training. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the ACM
Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS).View more
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US
Srinivas Katkoori received the PhD degree in computer engineering
from the University of Cincinnati. He is an associate professor with the University of South Florida's Department
of Computer Science and Engineering. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the ACM Special
Interest Group on Design Automation (SIGDA), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the IEEE
Computer Society, the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.
Srinivas Katkoori received the PhD degree in computer engineering
from the University of Cincinnati. He is an associate professor with the University of South Florida's Department
of Computer Science and Engineering. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the ACM Special
Interest Group on Design Automation (SIGDA), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the IEEE
Computer Society, the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.View more
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US
Redwan Alqasemi received the PhD degree in mechanical engineering
from the University of South Florida. He is a research professor with the University of South Florida's
Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Robotics and Automation Society.
Redwan Alqasemi received the PhD degree in mechanical engineering
from the University of South Florida. He is a research professor with the University of South Florida's
Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Robotics and Automation Society.View more
