Virtual Reality (VR) to Enhance Occupational Therapy (OT) Sessions for Children with Developmental Delays

Authors

Macy M. Smith, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Zeida Gutierrez, University of St. Augustine for Health ScienceFollow

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Description

This capstone project developed an educational guidebook to help pediatric OTs integrate evidence-based VR strategies into practice. The guidebook was created to enhance engagement, for children with developmental delays, impacting sensory and motor skills. By exploring VR’s benefits and barriers, the project guides therapists in adapting tech-enhanced approaches to individual needs.

Publication Date

Fall 2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Humans, Child, Virtual reality, Motor skills, Educational status

Medical Subject Headings

Humans, Child, Virtual reality, Motor skills, Educational status

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium at the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences in Fall 2025.

Recommended Citation

Smith, M. M., & Gutierrez, Z. (2025, October 1). Virtual Reality (VR) to Enhance Occupational Therapy (OT) Sessions for Children with Developmental Delays. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2025/7