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The possibility and importance of immersive technologies during COVID-19 for autistic people

Journal of Enabling Technologies, ISSN: 2398-6263, Vol: 14, Issue: 3, Page: 187-199
2020
  • 24
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 111
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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Metrics Details

  • Citations
    24
    • Citation Indexes
      24
  • Captures
    111

Article Description

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify three key areas where autistic people may find themselves impacted through COVID-19, namely, education; employment; and anxiety. Design/methodology/approach: This paper provides some views based on the extensive experience of using immersive technologies for the utilisation and application with autistic groups during COVID-19. Findings: This paper offers some examples of immersive technology application that might be helpful for practitioners, services and others to consider in overcoming possible challenges faced by people with autism. Originality/value: This opinion piece offers expert insights to the role immersive technologies and virtual reality might play during COVID-19 in the lives of autistic groups.

Bibliographic Details

Nigel Newbutt; Matthew M. Schmidt; Carla Schmidt; Giuseppe Riva

Emerald

Social Sciences; Medicine; Computer Science; Business, Management and Accounting

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