Aplicação de jogos eletrônicos e realidade virtual em pessoas com autismo: uma revisão sistemática

Larissa Levandoski Ligeski; Jean Carlos de Goveia; Leandro Martinez Vargas; Bruno Pedroso

doi:10.36453/cefe.2025.34920

Authors

Larissa Levandoski Ligeski Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG), Ponta Grossa, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2433-709X
Jean Carlos de Goveia Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG), Ponta Grossa, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6739-4839
Leandro Martinez Vargas Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG), Ponta Grossa, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7324-4450
Bruno Pedroso Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG), Ponta Grossa, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7905-2393

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36453/cefe.2025.34920

Keywords:

Literature Review on the Topic, Virtual Reality Exercise, Assistive Technology

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Tecnologias digitais, como jogos eletrônicos e realidade virtual, apresentam-se como recursos emergentes para intervenções terapêuticas em indivíduos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Tais ferramentas oferecem um ambiente controlado e adaptável, promovendo o desenvolvimento de habilidades sociais, motoras e cognitivas.
OBJECTIVE: Analyze existing research on the use of electronic games and virtual reality as adjunct tools in therapeutic interventions for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
METHODS: A systematic review was conducted, including original studies without temporal restrictions, indexed in the following databases: Web of Science, SciELO, Scopus, and PubMed. The analysis focused on four main domains: social skills (interaction and communication), motor skills (fine and gross motor development), cognitive skills (attention, memory, and learning), and other objectives (gaze tracking and sensory processing).
RESULTS: Out of 13,843 articles identified, 138 were included in the synthesis, encompassing diverse samples and global contexts. The results underscore a growing interest in the socialization of children with ASD, with substantial research investigating the impact of electronic games and virtual reality.
CONCLUSION: Evidence suggests that these technologies are emerging as promising tools for the treatment and development of skills in children with ASD, significantly contributing to more effective and innovative interventions.

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Author Biography

Bruno Pedroso, Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG), Ponta Grossa, Brasil

Graduado em Educação Física, Doutor em Educação Física. Docente permanente do Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais Aplicadas da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG).

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