The Effectiveness of Physical Function Training Model for Autistic Children with the Assist of Virtual Reality Technology

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe both gross and fine motor treatment models integrated into adaptive physical education based on virtual reality technology. The pre-experimental model is used in this research design. Procedurally, this research stage is carried out through preliminary analysis before starting the treatment, to check the condition of the initial ability of the sample to be processed. The initial data used to test fitness is the frequency of movement and the quality of basic movement of children with autism in the UM Laboratory School. Furthermore, the research subjects were given certain treatment conventionally without the assist of virtual reality and learning with the assist of virtual reality. The trial data were then analyzed to assess differences in the results of the treatments that had been implemented. The conclusion from the research results shows that the development of both gross and fine motor skills integrated into adaptive physical education and based on virtual reality technology is very significant.