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SnoezelenCAVE: Virtual Reality CAVE Snoezelen Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Autism Spectrum Disorder has become broadly recognized around the world, and Snoezelen (i.e. multi-sensory room) is one of the methods that provides therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder. This paper presents a system proposal of a new technique called “SnoezelenCAVE” that relies on immersive virtual reality technology. In this “SnoezelenCAVE”, a Multi-sensory environment will be developed in a CAVE setup. It includes an integration of hand motion device and voice recognition system. This proposed designs will focus on virtual environments stimulating visual learning, auditory techniques and natural free hand interaction method in relaxing virtual environments.

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Perhakaran, G. et al. (2015). SnoezelenCAVE: Virtual Reality CAVE Snoezelen Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders. In: Badioze Zaman, H., et al. Advances in Visual Informatics. IVIC 2015. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 9429. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25939-0_39

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