We aim to design and development of a novel virtual reality intervention for children with ASD to increase social participation and emotion recognition.

1-For the first phase of the project, we will conduct focus groups and will invite;
a) high functioning verbal youth with ASD aged 13-17, and
b) parents of 8-14 year-old children with ASD, and
c) therapists working with youth with ASD (at least 1-year work experience)

2-The second phase of the project will invite youth with ASD to view and trial a prototype of the virtual reality intervention developed.