BlueSprig Pediatrics Research Shows VR Helps Children With Autism Develop Social, Communication Skills    

BlueSprig Pediatrics, which provides treatment including applied behavior analysis (ABA) for children with autism, said its research with a virtual reality (VR) device helped its consumers develop their social and communication skills. For this research, BlueSprig used the Floreo VR platform with three children. The platform’s VR interactive experiences replicated various social environments. During each session, the platform provided prompts and reinforcement. The research, published in Behavior Analysis in Practice, indicated VR can aid children in acquiring and practicing social, communication, and safety skills. 

The Floreo VR platform is designed specifically for neurodiverse learners. It is being used in . . .