#270: Supporting Autistic Learners Through Technology—A Conversation with Floreo

About this episode

This episode discusses how Floreo's virtual reality platform helps autistic learners develop essential skills in real-world scenarios.

What if we could safely practice real-world situations before our students ever experience them? In this episode, I’m joined by Marsha and Rita from Floreo to talk about how virtual reality is supporting autistic learners in building social, communication, safety, and life skills. Floreo is a VR platform that allows learners to step into immersive environments like airport security lines, grocery stores, and even digital conversations, all while being coached in real time by a therapist, teac...

People in this episode

Host: Rose Griffin

Guests: Marsha, Rita

Topics covered

• autistic learners
• virtual reality
• social skills
• communication skills
• life skills
• technology in education

Keywords

• autism
• virtual reality
• Floreo
• social skills
• communication
• education technology
• life skills

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Organizations: Floreo

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