Share Paper: Virtual Reality: Improving Interviewing Skills in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  1. Patricia Arter, Marywood University, United States
  2. Tammy Brown, Marywood University, United States
  3. Monica Law, Marywood University, United States
  4. Jen Barna, Marywood University, United States
  5. Allison Fruehan, Marywood University, United States
  6. Regina Fidiam, NEIU, United States
Wednesday, March 28 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Edison Ballroom D

Abstract: This project explored the feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality (VR) to improve job-interviewing skills of high school students with ASD. Job interviewing training is part of transition planning and school to work curriculum, however, this project explored whether VR would be a valuable addition to the current curriculum. Preliminary results show an overall trend towards improvement in answers, turns taken, and minutes engaged in the interview.