Virtual reality may help see past masking in children’s neurodevelopmental assessments
Bioengineer.org
Virtual reality may help reduce masking behaviors in children with neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and ASD during assessments, potentially leading to more accurate diagnoses. Current diagnostic tools are limited by observer bias and cultural variations, and masking—especially in autism—can lead to delayed identification and increased personal costs. While evidence for masking in ADHD is less established, the authors propose that immersive VR could offer a novel approach to observe more authentic behaviors.
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