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Towards a VIREAL Platform: Virtual Reality in Cognitive and Behavioural Training for Autistic Individuals

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Advanced Computational Intelligence Techniques for Virtual Reality in Healthcare

Part of the book series: Studies in Computational Intelligence ((SCI,volume 875))

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VIREAL or Virtual Reality (VR) is a bilateral experience created using computers which occurs in a simulated environment encapsulating vocal, visual and sensational feedbacks. This computer generated virtual world looks so similar to the real world that a person can’t distinguish between the two. With the development of computational technologies and techniques, virtual reality has become a powerful aid in eliminating loopholes in the path of research. Autism viz., a neurological cognitive, disturbed-behavioural disorder is observed by problems with social interaction and communication in children, can be effectively treated with the employment of VIREAL which seems to be a compassionate platform for healthcare and especially for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related psychiatric disorders. Many scientific studies have shown the benefits of using virtual reality for patients with High Functioning Autism (HFA) or people with interaction difficulties lately. Some software enhancements and affordability of VIREAL gadgets have been kept in mind by the manufacturers so that magnanimous therapeutic experience can be used by everyone. It is also a very practical therapeutic gadget which distracts patients from severe pains. VIREAL is a friendly approach which holds a gigantic efficiency in clinical prognosis and treatment sector. VIREAL based techniques have incorporated two things which are doing wonders with autistic kids and their parents and consultants. With all the benefits, there are some limitations to VIREAL platforms since most parents are not comfortable, mainly due to their parental concerns, and at times, the children may develop a fright by viewing such virtual environments leading to a limitation in their growth and understanding. However, with the rapid progress in VR industry, VIREAL devices intelligently extract emotional response knowledge and thus, give an appropriate rationale to the kids to reaction to any scenario, and with that knowledge can approximate the mind and emotional status of the child, eventually leading to a healthy and a happy learning of children with Autism.

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Abbreviations

ABA:

Applied behaviour analysis

AI:

Artificial intelligence

AR:

Augmented reality

ASD:

Autism spectrum disorder

CBT:

Cognitive behavioral therapy

CNN:

Convolutional neural networking

DTT:

Discrete trial training

GPU:

Graphical Processing Unit

HFA:

High functioning autism

HMD:

Head-mounted display

LEEP:

Large expanse extra perspective

ML:

Machine learning

PECS:

Picture exchange communication system

PTSD:

Post-traumatic stress disorder

RDI:

Relationship development intervention

SLAM:

Simultaneous localization and mapping

VADIA:

VR adaptive driving intervention architecture

VBA:

Verbal behaviour analysis

VET:

Virtual environment theatre

VIREAL:

Virtual reality

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Sahar Qazi is supported by DST-INSPIRE fellowship provided by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

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Qazi, S., Raza, K. (2020). Towards a VIREAL Platform: Virtual Reality in Cognitive and Behavioural Training for Autistic Individuals. In: Gupta, D., Hassanien, A., Khanna, A. (eds) Advanced Computational Intelligence Techniques for Virtual Reality in Healthcare. Studies in Computational Intelligence, vol 875. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35252-3_2

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