Heart rate variability in adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder practicing a virtual reality using two different interaction devices

Published: 16 April 2025| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/tnzxs94vtr.1
Contributors:
Étria Rodrigues,
, Joyce A L Garbin,
,
, Íbis Ariana Peña de Moraes,

Description

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, as indicated by alterations in heart rate variability (HRV). HRV can be influenced by virtual reality (VR), which affects physiological responses due to its sensitivity to environmental and emotional stimuli. This study aimed to assess HRV in individuals with ASD before, during, and after VR-based tasks over a 10-day period, specifically examining HRV fluctuations in response to concrete (touchscreen) and abstract (webcam-based) interactions. Twenty-two male adolescents with ASD were randomly assigned to two groups based on the sequence of task exposure (beginning with either the concrete or abstract task).

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Institutions

  • Universidade de Sao Paulo
  • Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
  • Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo

Categories

Virtual Reality, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Health, Heart Rate

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