FOCUS POCUS

Boost attention, learning and speaking skills for ASD and ADHD with virtual reality training

Key Benefits

Enhanced Attention and Focus

Children show improved attention and focus not just during therapy sessions but also in their everyday activities.

Increased Motivation

VR therapy becomes more engaging, leading to higher motivation and eagerness of participation in students for all therapy sessions.

Development of Skills

The benefits of VR training extend to daily activities, helping with reading, writing, learning subjects, understanding space, and improving motor skills.

School
Readiness

Children under VR therapy become better prepared for school with reduced need for shadow teacher support, fostering independence and confidence.


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Evidence-based Reference

VR offers an immersive and controlled environment that can be tailored to each child’s specific needs, providing a novel way to engage children in monotonous tasks and enhance their fundamental skills in a manner that is both effective and enjoyable.

https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/jqxm2

The VR environment facilitated the development of skills such as visual tracking and precise pointing gestures while enhancing concentration and attention. Subjective feedback from parents and therapists indicated significant improvements in the children’s independence, attention, and behavioral regulation.”  

https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/jqxm2

Key features of the VR application Focus Pocus include a monochromatic environment with dynamic elements, therapist monitoring and customization, and targeted activities that foster critical thinking and attention skills.  

https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/jqxm2

“Studies into the use of virtual reality therapy in psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are promising.”  

https://www.annualreviews.org/annurev-clinpsy

“After therapy by cognitive remediation in VR, children (with ADHD) exhibited significantly higher numbers of correct hits on the virtual classroom test and the CPT, and the results were comparable to those from the pharmacotherapy.”  

https://www.annualreviews.org/annurev-clinpsy

Enhancing Therapy Outcomes using Virtual Reality in Rashid Center

Virtual Reality streamlines therapy, enhancing communication, behavior, and mobility, rapidly helping achieve therapeutic goals for students.
Dominika Siwek
Dominika SiwekOligophrenopedagogue, special education teacher
Most students adapted to virtual reality by the second session, showing increased use of new vocabulary from their VR sessions, such as naming colors and objects. Some exhibited reduced echolalia and started answering questions more frequently. Students were excited and motivated, following instructions in and outside VR sessions.
Shruti Suresh
Shruti SureshSenior Speech and Language Therapist
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Benefits for ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)

Enhanced Focus

Helps children improve attention and focus through engaging VR environments.

Customized Challenges

Therapists can adjust difficulty levels to match individual needs, ensuring that each child is appropriately challenged and can progress at their own pace.

Detailed Data Collection

Provides detailed tracking of progress and behaviors, enabling therapists to make informed decisions and tailor interventions more effectively.

Increased Motivation and Engagement

VR’s gamified elements and immersive nature keep children motivated and engaged throughout the session, leading to better outcomes.


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Benefits for OT (Occupational Therapy)

Motor Skills Development

This activity improves coordination and motor skills by providing varied and repeatable exercises, such as tracking and pointing at objects in a virtual environment.

Sensory Integration

Provides controlled sensory experiences (visual and auditory) to aid in sensory processing, helping children with sensory integration issues.

Adaptive Exercises

Tailors tasks to the user’s abilities, promoting gradual improvement and ensuring that activities are appropriately challenging.

Scalable Skill Training

This type of training focuses on developing attention and concentration skills essential for daily life activities, allowing for gradual skill building that can be transferred to real-world scenarios.

Increased Motivation and Engagement

VR’s immersive and interactive nature keeps children engaged and motivated throughout the session, leading to better participation and outcomes.

Benefits for SLP (Speech & Language Pathologies)

Laser-Focus on Speech and Language Practice

An immersive virtual environment eliminates external stimuli, promoting object identification, recognition, and verbal labeling without distractions.

Interactive
Scenarios

Creates immersive environments that improve recognition of objects, colors, and geometric shapes, enhancing language development.

Immediate
Feedback

Allows therapists to provide real-time corrections and guidance, helping children learn and improve quickly.

Increased Motivation and Engagement

VR’s engaging nature boosts motivation and participation, making speech and language practice more enjoyable.


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How to Start with VR Therapy and Education


STEP 1


Review evidence-based program guidelines for assessment, execution, monitoring, and collection of results  



STEP 2


Perform an Initial assessment to identify the starting point of the program for each student  



STEP 3


Incorporate virtual reality sessions for 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times per week 



STEP 4


Collect feedback and assessment after each session   



STEP 5


Complete the final evaluation after a 4-6-week course

Why VR Works Better for Attention Training

No external stimuli except designed training

100% reproducible virtual environment to avoid adaptation for each session

Fully monitored and controlled by therapist immersive experience

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Our Advisors

Anastasia Akulich
Pediatrician in Health care institution city children’s infectious clinical hospital
Anastasia Akulich

Pediatrician in Health care institution city children’s infectious clinical hospital

Andrej Vitushka
MD, PhD. Pediatric and neonatal NICU doctor.
Andrej Vitushka

MD, PhD. Pediatric and neonatal NICU doctor.

Dominika Siwek
Oligophrenopedagogue, special education teacher
Dominika Siwek

Oligophrenopedagogue, special education teacher

Dotsenko Eduard
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor
Dotsenko Eduard

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor

Kotov Evgeny
Surgeon of the Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation
Kotov Evgeny

Surgeon of the Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation

Liliya Vanelik
Certifed Behavior Analyst and Supervisor CBA-S, IВA
Liliya Vanelik

Certifed Behavior Analyst and Supervisor CBA-S, IВA

Novikova Tatiana
Deputy Head for Medical Work at the Department of Internal Diseases Propedeutics, Belarusian State Medical University.
Novikova Tatiana

Deputy Head for Medical Work at the Department of Internal Diseases Propedeutics, Belarusian State Medical University.

Olga Kutas
Child psychologist, neuropsychologist.
Olga Kutas

Child psychologist, neuropsychologist.

Sholkova Maria
Ph.D.
Deputy Head of the Department for Educational and Methodological Work at the Department of Propedeutics of Internal Diseases of the Belarusian State Medical University.
Sholkova Maria

Ph.D.
Deputy Head of the Department for Educational and Methodological Work at the Department of Propedeutics of Internal Diseases of the Belarusian State Medical University.

Sinitsa Tasiana I.
Ph.D., psychology
Belarusian State University Department of General and Medical Psychology
Sinitsa Tasiana I.

Ph.D., psychology

Belarusian State University Department of General and Medical Psychology

Stanislav Solovey
Obstetrician-gynecologist
Stanislav Solovey

Obstetrician-gynecologist