Using VR to reduce fears and phobia in autism

In a new pilot study, autistic adults showed real-life, functional improvement after a combination treatment approach that included graded exposure to fear and anxiety-producing experiences in a virtual reality environment. The design and preliminary results of this novel approach are published inĀ Autism in Adulthood. Sources: Research paper: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2018.0019 Medical Press: Read more…