Cafe Scientifique – Virtual Reality: Alleviating Anxieties in Autism, 21st MArch 2016

Virtual Reality: Alleviating Anxieties in Autism

Dr Jeremy Parr will be giving a talk in the Cafe Scientifique series on his research.

Date/Time: 21 March 2016, 19:00 – 21:00

Venue: DC Cafe, Dance City, Temple Street, NE1 4BR

Dr Jeremy Parr is a Clinical Senior Lecture with the University and an Honorary consultant with both the NUTH and NTW NHS foundation trusts. Jeremy’s research focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He currently  leads the Autism Spectrum Database-UK containing over 1500 families interested in participating and accessing ASD research. He also leads a programme of research to help support adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions.  This talk will focus on his ‘Blue Room’ project using a virtual reality environment to help reduce anxiety in people with autism.

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