Computer Program Uses Avatar Role Play to Help Children Combat Social Anxiety

Posted: 2012/06/20 in Education / Awareness, New Business Models, Stats / reports, Tech Evolution

The University of Central Florida Anxiety Disorders Clinic in partnership with the Atlanta-based company Virtually Better Inc., has developed a computer simulation program in which children ages 8-12 interact with customizable avatars in order to overcome their own social anxiety.

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http://gizmodo.com/5919757/computer-program-uses-avatar-role-play-to-help-children-combat-social-anxiety

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