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Exploring changes in executive functioning skills of adults with IDD as a result of a 6-week virtual reality intervention

Lindsey Ryan Oakes et al.

American Journal of Recreation Therapy2025https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.0312article
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This pilot study explored the impact of a 6-week virtual reality (VR) gaming intervention on executive functioning among adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDDs). Using a randomized waitlist control design, nine participants completed biweekly sessions playing the Beat Saber VR game, with assessments conducted via the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version at multiple time points. Repeated measures analysis of variance revealed statistically significant improvements in overall executive functioning, working memory, and planning/organization skills. While between-group differences were not statistically significant, clinically meaningful trends favored the intervention group. These findings support the potential of VR as a recreational therapy intervention to enhance executive functioning in adults with IDD. Results support the need for further research to establish VR as an evidence-based recreational therapy practice, especially for enhancing cognitive skills among individuals with IDD.

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@article{lindsey2025,
  title        = {{Exploring changes in executive functioning skills of adults with IDD as a result of a 6-week virtual reality intervention}},
  author       = {Lindsey Ryan Oakes et al.},
  journal      = {American Journal of Recreation Therapy},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.0312},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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