Development of Metaverse-Based Experiential Learning Platform to Enhance Shape Recognition Skills in Autistic Children

Children with intellectual impairment need to receive proper methods of teaching in order for them to properly understand abstract concepts. There are very few schools of learning that teach these young children with the proper care and support that is needed. Although people with intellectual impairment are good at focusing on the small details, they may fail to understand or grasp the vastness of a topic. Recognition shapes serve as a key factor for building various cognitive and motor skills. The proposed system implements the metaverse-based experiential learning platform using AR, VR, and immersive technologies to provide an engaging and interactive environment for autistic children to learn about various shapes and their properties in a sage and controlled environment. The platform's effectiveness in enhancing shape recognition skills was assessed through a pilot study involving 11 autistic children. This platform is highly adaptable and user friendly which can be customized to individual needs.