The use of virtual reality hypnosis with two cases of autism spectrum disorder: a feasibility study

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Title: The use of virtual reality hypnosis with two cases of autism spectrum disorder: a feasibility study
Author(s): Austin, David W.; Abbott, Jo-Anne M.; Carbis, Colin
Abstract: The use of a virtual reality hypnotherapeutic procedure was trialled for feasibility as a possible treatment modality for autism (4 sessions over 2 weeks) with 2 boys aged 14 and 15 years old. The aim of the study was to determine if the procedure would be acceptable to autistic patients and thus have some potential as an intervention for reducing anxieties and/or alleviating symptoms associated with autism. Results indicated that the procedure had no effect on autistic symptoms, however, the parents of both boys reported that their son enjoyed the sessions, was attentive and relaxed throughout and that they would pursue this procedure if it were available. Furthermore, they indicated that they believed it was an effective technique to gain their son's attention, and this, combined with the fact that the boys found it enjoyable and engaging, led them to believe there is significant potential for this particular treatment modality.
Publication Type: Journal article
Research Centre: Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
Source: Contemporary Hypnosis, Vol. 25, no. 2 (2008), pp. 102-109
Publication Year: 2008
FOR Code(s): 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Keyword(s): Autism; Feasibility; Hypnosis; Treatment; Virtual reality
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Language: English
Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ch.349
ISSN: 0960-5290
Peer Reviewed