Young adults with intellectual disabilities can experience cognitive decline earlier and are a population in which Mild Neurocognitive Decline and dementia are likely underdiagnosed. Spatial navigation has been identified as a key indicator of mild cognitive decline, and Virtual Reality has been proposed as a potential tool to address this issue. In response, the first part of our talk will describe a codesign methodology that is being used to develop a VR platform to assess spatial navigational skills in individuals with Intellectual Disability. Additionally, we will describe how EEG data is being used to validate the platform’s effectiveness.
Using Virtual Reality And Games In Healthy Aging