Recent scientific work has shown that virtual world, so popular with the younger generation of today, is actually not as harmful as many believe.
Moreover, computer reality can help children with autism.
About this in his article said the researchers representing the University of Texas. According to scientists, virtual reality can teach children with autism to live in the real world. With the help of computer technology, these guys can gain the skills of establishing contacts in the community, while not experiencing stress.
In the framework of scientific work, researchers have created a unique platform using which, the child can be immersed in a safe, virtual environment. In it they will have to solve certain tasks, thanks to which, in the future, and will be easier to communicate with others and to cope with certain difficulties.
To research scientists have attracted people suffering from autism, aged 16 to 17 years. Each of them had to go through ten one-hour sessions of virtual therapy.” Volunteers interacted with a peer, a friend and a bully. The events were watched by two doctors – one was helping the examinee, and the second took on the role of the interlocutor.
