An inter-disciplinary approach to investigating the use of virtual reality environments for people with Asperger Syndrome

Beardon, Luke, Parsons, Sarah and Neale, Helen (2001) An inter-disciplinary approach to investigating the use of virtual reality environments for people with Asperger Syndrome. [in special issue: Multidisciplinary Work for Children with Autism] Educational and Child Psychology, 18 (2), 53-62.

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Abstract

Asperger syndrome is a disorder which can greatly affect an individual’s ability to relate on
a social level. Asperger Syndrome Interactive is a project which assesses the potential use of
virtual reality environments to develop social skills among people with Asperger syndrome.
The project incorporates a user-centred design developed in a multidisciplinary setting. This paper outlines the collaborative methodology of the project which incorporates several disciplines from the University of Nottingham in partnership with the National Autistic Society. It provides a rationale for the project and discusses issues arising from the first six months of
the research.

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