The possibility and importance of immersive technologies during COVID-19 for autistic people. Issue 3 (2nd November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Newbutt, Nigel; Schmidt, Matthew M.; Riva, Giuseppe; Schmidt, Carla
• Is Part Of: Journal of enabling technologies. Volume 14:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 199
• Publication Date: 2020-11-02
• Subjects: Autism -- Virtual reality -- COVID-19 -- Autistic -- Enabling technology -- Immersive technology; Self-help devices for people with disabilities -- Periodicals; Computerized self-help devices for people with disabilities -- Periodicals; People with disabilities -- Orientation and mobility -- Periodicals; People with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; 617.033
• DOI: 10.1108/JET-07-2020-0028
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2398-6263

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify three key areas where autistic people may find themselves impacted through COVID-19, namely, education; employment; and anxiety. Design/methodology/approach: This paper provides some views based on the extensive experience of using immersive technologies for the utilisation and application with autistic groups during COVID-19. Findings: This paper offers some examples of immersive technology application that might be helpful for practitioners, services and others to consider in overcoming possible challenges faced by people with autism. Originality/value: This opinion piece offers expert insights to the role immersive technologies and virtual reality might play during COVID-19 in the lives of autistic groups.