Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality job interview training (VR-JIT) was assessed in a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Adults with autism spectrum disorder were randomized to VR-JIT ( n = 16) or treatment-as-usual (TAU) ( n = 10) groups. VR-JIT consisted of simulated job int...

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Published in:	Journal of autism and developmental disorders Vol. 44; no. 10; pp. 2450 - 2463
Main Authors:	Smith, Matthew J., Ginger, Emily J., Wright, Katherine, Wright, Michael A., Taylor, Julie Lounds, Humm, Laura Boteler, Olsen, Dale E., Bell, Morris D., Fleming, Michael F.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Boston Springer US 01.10.2014 Springer Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Adults Alcohol Abuse Analysis Attitude Measures Autism Autism Spectrum Disorders Autistic adults Behavioral Science and Psychology Behavioral Sciences Biological and medical sciences Career and Technical Education Child and School Psychology Child clinical studies Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - rehabilitation Clinical trials Comparative Analysis Computer Simulation Computer Software Confidence Control Groups Developmental disorders Efficacy Employment interviewing Employment Interviews Employment Services Error Correction Experimental Groups Feasibility Federal Legislation Female Humans Infantile autism Instructional Effectiveness Instructional Materials Internet Interpersonal Competence Interviews Job Application Job training Laboratories Learning Strategies Male Medical Schools Medical sciences Mental Disorders Meta Analysis Middle Aged Neuropsychological Tests Neurosciences Original Paper Pediatrics Pervasive Developmental Disorders Program Evaluation Psychiatry Psychology Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychopathology. Psychiatry Public Health Randomized Controlled Trials Rehabilitation, Vocational - methods Role Playing Schizophrenia Scores Self Concept Self Esteem Simulation Single-Blind Method Software Technology application Trainees Training User-Computer Interface Virtual reality Young Adult Job interview skills Vocational training Internet-based intervention Autism spectrum disorder Human Developmental disorder Augmented reality Interview Autism Pervasive developmental disorder Professional competence Virtual reality Adult Internet Occupational training
ISSN:	0162-3257, 1573-3432, 1573-3432
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Summary:	The feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality job interview training (VR-JIT) was assessed in a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Adults with autism spectrum disorder were randomized to VR-JIT ( n = 16) or treatment-as-usual (TAU) ( n = 10) groups. VR-JIT consisted of simulated job interviews with a virtual character and didactic training. Participants attended 90 % of laboratory-based training sessions, found VR-JIT easy to use and enjoyable, and they felt prepared for future interviews. VR-JIT participants had greater improvement during live standardized job interview role-play performances than TAU participants ( p = 0.046). A similar pattern was observed for self-reported self-confidence at a trend level ( p = 0.060). VR-JIT simulation performance scores increased over time ( R 2 = 0.83). Results indicate preliminary support for the feasibility and efficacy of VR-JIT, which can be administered using computer software or via the internet.
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ISSN:	0162-3257 1573-3432 1573-3432
DOI:	10.1007/s10803-014-2113-y