Program
Special Education M.A.
Year Approved
2022
First Advisor
Larson, Susan
Second Reader
Michael Mignard;
Abstract
This literature review determined the feasibility and effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Environment (IVE) virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD) interventions to develop social skills for children with ASD. Data summarized 11 research studies conducted within the past five years utilizing HMD interventions. The research examined several HMD technology options across various settings such as school, home and community. Analysis of the data found that HMD interventions demonstrated promise in terms of feasibility developing social skills for children with ASD. The review noted limitations of the reviewed studies as well as suggested a need for further research in this emerging field of ASD virtual reality interventions.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Lynn, K. (2022). ASD Social Skills Development Using Immersive Virtual Environment Head-Mounted Display Interventions: A Review of Feasibility and Effectiveness [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/828