The Proposed Conceptual Framework to Enhance Mathematics Abilities on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Through the Application of Virtual Reality Technology

Abstract

The teaching of mathematics to autistic students has not garnered significant attention. In truth, many autistic children are proficient in mathematics, and some are even exceptional. It requires teachers to develop and implement effective ways for teaching autistic children. Word problems allow students to practise real-world applications of mathematics through the application of computational procedures in analytic reasoning. To create an accurate situation model of a narrative text, it is necessary to visualise the events described in the text. As children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect to many academic and cognitive elements, it is difficult to help them achieve competency in word problem comprehension. Using virtual reality learning technology, the study aims to uncover the conceptual framework of word problem comprehension among autistic children. Autism children may benefit from a virtual reality learning environment for those with cognitive and perceptual difficulties. The technology can aid in planning, problem-solving, and behaviour control and provides effective communication tools for individuals with limited expressive language. To design a research objective, comprehension of these children's learning capacities in answering word problems was undertaken. The project investigates the incorporation of virtual reality into the learning of word problems as part of a treatment that will aid children in comprehending the problem situation. This project's completion will contribute to the range of technology applicable to special education.