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Buddy: A Virtual Reality Based Computer System For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Missy Montague, Gabriel Madison
Buddy: A Virtual Reality Based Computer System For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Missy Montague, Gabriel Madison
Undergraduate Research Posters 2017
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder, and it has two essential domains of symptoms: (1) restrictive and repetitive behaviors, such as having a lasting and intense interest in certain topics, and sensory challenges; (2) social impairment and communication difficulties. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 68 children has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the prevalence increased by 119.4% from 2000 to 2010. In the US alone, there are more than 3.5 million people who suffer from ASD and autism services cost $236-262 billion annually. In this …