Figures & data
CONSORT 2010 Flow Diagram. It starts with enrolment, demonstrating that 57 participants were evaluated for eligibility, 13 were excluded, 11 for not meeting eligibility criteria, and 2 for other reasons. 44 participants were allocated, 22 ASD and 22 non-ASD. All participants received allocated intervention and entered into analysis.
A participant positioned in the centre in front of the computer, with arms raised, playing the game that captures its movement. Next to him, there is his guardian who holds a cell phone with the left hand and shows the therapist through video call how the participant is performing the requested task. In the bottom right image, there is a representative drawing of miss feedback, and above this one, a representative drawing of hit feedback.
Flowchart demonstrating the study design. Starting with the recruitment of 35 ASD participants, followed by evaluation through the eligibility criteria, 22 participants with ASD were selected. These were paired with 22 non-ASD participants. Moving on to the intervention in all 44 participants. On day 1, participants underwent an assessment, containing the CARS scale (Childhood Autism Rating Scale) and the collection of sociodemographic information. After this evaluation, the participants performed Match 0 for familiarisation with the task, during 2 to 3 minutes in virtual reality (VR). On day 2, participants answered BRUMS questionnaire (Brunel Mood Scale), then the RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion) called moment 0, and Match 1 with 3 minutes of activity in VR were evaluated, following RPE moment 1, and VR Match 2, followed by RPE moment 2 and VR Match 3, ending with RPE moment 3. At the end, the participants performed the BRUMS questionnaire again, and finally responded to the enjoyment scale.
Graphical demonstration of absolute error and variable error. In both, the demonstration of each of the task targets is performed using four coloured spheres, similarly to the activity in VR. All spheres contain graphs of ASD and non-ASD participants’ performance during Task Matches. The results are described in the text of the manuscript.
Graphical demonstration of hits percentage and misses percentage. In both, the demonstration contains graphs of ASD and non-ASD participants’ performance during Task Matches. The results are described in the text of the manuscript.