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The study aimed to assess the feasibility and initial effectiveness of a VR intervention for enhancing social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

July 30, 2026Applied SciencesOpen Access

Immersive Virtual Reality for Social Skills Training in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study in School-Based Simulated Contexts

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ASAngeliki SiderakiUniversity of the Aegean CAChristos‐Nikolaos AnagnostopoulosDemocritus University of Thrace

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Pilot study demonstrates feasibility and effectiveness of VR-based social skills training in children with ASD, indicating positive engagement and skill improvements.

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The study aimed to assess the feasibility and initial effectiveness of a VR intervention for enhancing social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Conducted a randomized AB/BA crossover design with five participants aged 7-17 years.
Implemented a six-session intervention protocol with active and neutral conditions.
Monitored interactions in VR scenarios simulating a classroom and playground.
The intervention was feasible and well-accepted by participants.
Improvements in social communication performance were observed post-intervention.

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Sideraki et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6af56d60e2b924d3ea1a99 https://doi.org/10.3390/app16157512

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Pilot study demonstrates feasibility and effectiveness of VR-based social skills training in children with ASD, indicating positive engagement and skill improvements.

Immersive Virtual Reality for Social Skills Training in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study in School-Based Simulated Contexts

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Immersive Virtual Reality for Social Skills Training in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study in School-Based Simulated Contexts

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