Speech and Language Therapists' Perspectives of Virtual Reality as a Clinical Tool for Autism: Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Persistent difficulties with social skills form part of the diagnostic criteria for autism and in the past have required speech and language therapy (SLT) management. However, many speech and language therapists are moving toward neuro-affirmative practices, meaning that social skills approaches are now becoming redundant. Research demonstrates that virtual reality (VR) interventions have shown promise in overcoming challenges and promoting skill generalization for autistic children; however, the majority of these focus on social skills interventions. While VR is emerging as an SLT intervention, its application for autism remains unexamined in clinical practice.

Objective

This research aimed to examine speech and language therapists' knowledge and attitudes toward

SUBMITTER: Mills J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11884707 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature