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Virtual reality in pediatric psychology (2017)
Journal Article
Parsons, T. D., Riva, G., Parsons, S. J., Mantovani, F., Newbutt, N., Lin, L., …Hall, T. (2017). Virtual reality in pediatric psychology. Pediatrics, 140(2), S86-S91. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-1758I

Copyright © 2017 by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Virtual reality (VR) technologies allow for controlled simulations of affectively engaging background narratives. These virtual environments offer promise for enhancing emotionally relevant expe... Read More about Virtual reality in pediatric psychology.

Technology and applications for collaborative learning in virtual reality (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Greenwald, S., Kulik, A., Kunert, A., Beck, S., Frohlich, B., Cobb, S., …Newbutt, N. (2017, June). Technology and applications for collaborative learning in virtual reality. Paper presented at Making a Difference: Prioritizing Equity and Access in CSCL, 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), Pennsylvania, USA

In this symposium we explore the immense potential for virtual reality to be applied in educational settings. We discuss recent technological developments against a backdrop of several decades of research. Six presentations, including four from acade... Read More about Technology and applications for collaborative learning in virtual reality.

The acceptance, challenges, and future applications of wearable technology and virtual reality to support people with autism spectrum disorders (2017)
Book Chapter
Newbutt, N., Sung, C., Kuo, H. J., & Leahy, M. J. (2017). The acceptance, challenges, and future applications of wearable technology and virtual reality to support people with autism spectrum disorders. In A. Brooks, S. Brahnam, B. Kapralos, & J. Lakhmi (Eds.), Recent Advances in Technologies for Inclusive Well-Being (221-241). USA: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49879-9

This chapter provides a brief review of how virtual reality technologies (VRTs) have been used within research-contexts to support people on the autism spectrum. One area of innovation and research that has evolved since the mid-1990s to aid people w... Read More about The acceptance, challenges, and future applications of wearable technology and virtual reality to support people with autism spectrum disorders.

The potential of virtual reality technologies to support people with an autism condition: A case study of acceptance, presence and negative effects (2016)
Journal Article
Newbutt, N., Sung, C., Kuo, H., & Leahy, M. J. (2016). The potential of virtual reality technologies to support people with an autism condition: A case study of acceptance, presence and negative effects. Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine, 14, 149-154

There has been much potential and discussion about the application of virtual reality technologies (VRTs) using head-mounted displays (HMDs) for users with autism However, very few, if any studies, have yet to explore and investigate the acceptance,... Read More about The potential of virtual reality technologies to support people with an autism condition: A case study of acceptance, presence and negative effects.