Virtual reality therapy (VRT) where youngsters with Asperger's practice real life situations in a computer lab in Texas, helps them practice social skills in a safe environment. The students create an avatar (computer likeness of themselves) who then interacts in various situations in a virtual world. For example, if the student needs to interview for a job, he or she can rehearse with their avatar in a non-threatening computer simulation while gaining the expertise to handle the actual interview. "Virtual reality provides a therapy tool to rewire the brain through practical experiences that can be manipulated in ways the real world cannot," says Dr. Sandra Chapman, director of the Center for BrainHealth.
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