WORKINGTHROUGH

Virtual Reality training in work related skills for Individuals with Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with prevalence rates of 1 in 68 individuals. ASD manifests with a lack of social and communication skills, stereotypical, repetitive or restrictive behaviors.

In most cases it is accompanied by other neurodevelopmental disorders (learning, language or coordination).

Individuals with ASD face important challenges in their social encounters due to a lack of intuitive social ability.

This is the salient sign of Autism which emerges early in development and usually is manifested as a lack of interest in social interaction or pronounced awkwardness which results in a lack of engagement in activities that promote social integration. This deficit later on affects work prospects and limits the opportunities for achieving financial independence. WORKINGTHROUGH project offers a high-quality learning opportunity through the use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in combination with social scripts to train individuals with Autism in “soft” skills (interpersonal intelligence, communication) in increasingly challenging work environments.

WORKINGTHROUGH

WORKINGTHROUGH project offers a high-quality learning opportunity through the use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in combination with social scripts to train individuals with Autism in “soft” skills (interpersonal intelligence, communication) in increasingly challenging work environments....

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