The Effect of Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Technology Combined With Psychological and Behavioral Intervention on Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Effect of Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Technology Combined With Psychological and Behavioral Intervention on Autism Spectrum Disorder

To explore the effects of immersive virtual reality technology combined with psychological and behavioral intervention on children with autism. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on the clinical data of 120 children with autism admitted to our hospital from January 2024 to October 2024. 58 children received psychological and behavioral intervention alone (control group), while 62 children received psychological and behavioral intervention combined with immersive virtual reality technology (study group). Disease severity (CARS),

This is a single-center, retrospective interventional study evaluating the effects of fully immersive virtual reality combined with psychological and behavioral intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder. Clinical data were retrospectively collected from February 2024 to October 2024. Outcomes were assessed using standardized behavioral and developmental scales.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to DSM-5 criteria;
• Age between 2 and 12 years;
• Complete clinical and assessment data available.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders;
• Severe intellectual disability preventing completion of assessments;
• History of epilepsy or uncontrolled seizure disorders;
• Significant visual or auditory impairment;
• History of intracranial surgery or implantation of metallic foreign bodies.