Research and Application of Virtual Reality Technology Based on the Medical Field of Autism

Abstract

With the rapid advancement of technology, virtual reality has revolutionized various industries, including healthcare. In particular, the treatment of autism has greatly benefited from the integration of virtual reality technology. This study aims to provide an analysis and summary of the recent advancements and applications of virtual reality in the medical field for autism, based on a comprehensive literature review. It investigates how virtual reality technology is currently helping individuals with autism to alleviate the difficulties caused by complex symptoms, and explores effective treatment and rehabilitation approaches for different types of autism spectrum disorder. The study also examines specific autism disorders, such as social interaction difficulties and emotional regulation challenges. Furthermore, it outlines the numerous challenges that virtual reality technology faces in its development for medical applications in the field of autism. Finally, the paper concludes and offers future prospects in this domain.