EMPATIA@Lecco- Balance Rehabilitation of Autistic Children With Virtual rEality

EMPATIA@Lecco- Balance Rehabilitation of Autistic Children With Virtual rEality

The general objective of this project is to investigate the possible efficacy of a training based on proprioceptive and visual feedback carried out with the GRAIL (Motekforce Link) virtual reality environment on postural control and balance skills of school-aged children with clinical diagnosis of ASD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• a clinical diagnosis of ASD
• All participants were required to have estimated FSIQ of 80 or above

Exclusion Criteria:

• using any stimulant or non-stimulant medication that affects the central nervous system
• having an identified genetic disorder
• having vision or hearing problems
• suffering from chronic or acute medical illness
• presence of epilepsy