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Case study: Using a novel virtual reality computer game for occupational therapy intervention

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Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, Volume 21, Issue 3

Pages 359 - 371

https://doi.org/10.1162/PRES_a_00118

Published: 01 August 2012 Publication History

Abstract

The past decade has seen the emergence of rehabilitation treatments using virtual reality environments. One of the main advantages of using this technology is that it creates positive motivation. Currently, most virtual-reality-based games for children are not suitable for use in a therapeutic setting. This case study reports on the use of Growing with Timocco, a specially devised virtual reality computer game, as part of an occupational therapy regimen that addressed the developmental needs of a five-year-old patient diagnosed with dyspraxia, impaired postural structure, weak shoulder, and insufficient bilateral integration, bilateral coordination, and proprioception regulation. Developed specifically for use by occupational therapists and caregivers working with children, Growing with Timocco is equipped to provide exercises for both cognitive and motor skills, but most importantly, it provides a positive setting for this practice, by harnessing the advantages of VR to promote play, pleasure, and motivation.

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Case study: Using a novel virtual reality computer game for occupational therapy intervention
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics
    1. Graphics systems and interfaces
      1. Virtual reality
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction paradigms
      1. Virtual reality

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Dutt SAhuja NKumar M(2022)An intelligent tutoring system architecture based on fuzzy neural network (FNN) for special education of learning disabled learnersEducation and Information Technologies10.1007/s10639-021-10713-x27:2(2613-2633)Online publication date: 1-Mar-2022
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Spiel KGerling K(2021)The Purpose of PlayACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction10.1145/343224528:2(1-40)Online publication date: 17-Apr-2021
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