Introduction
ASD, Autism, Autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental disorder, autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a type of neurodevelopmental disorder that is typically diagnosed during childhood, characterized by social deficits, narrowed interests, as well as repetitive and stereotyped behaviors [Early interventions can reduce the degree of obstacles in adapting and mastering behavioral skills in children with ASD [Virtual reality (VR) technology is a form of digital therapy using computer technology to create realistic visual, audio, tactile, and other integrated virtual environments. With immersive, interactive, and highly perceptive characteristics, VR has become a robust DHI tool [Early interventions are critical for young populations with ASD [To overcome these disadvantages of wearable VR tools, we designed a nonwearable VR intervention platform (VR-incorporated cognitive behavioral therapy [VR-CBT]) with interventions of both sensory and motor stimulation for preschool participants with ASD specifically. This tool incorporates multiple games, which treat cognitively impaired areas via selectively activating specific cognitive systems in the brain. Considering the development manifestation of autism, we introduced learning style profile (LSP) training as the other intervention. LSP is a condensed version of the SCERTS (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support) training model extracted by Dr Patrick J Rydell of the Rocky Mountain Autism Center in the United States for the multidimensional comprehensive correction of children with autism [