Aplicación Terapéutica de la Realidad Virtual en Niños y Adolescentes con Trastorno del Espectro Autista

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality as a therapeutic application in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in comparison to traditional therapy. Materials and Methods: Studies published between 2020 and 2025, in English or Spanish, were included. These studies assessed the therapeutic use of virtual reality (VR) in children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), aged between 3 and 18 years, based on recognized clinical criteria (DSM-5 or ICD-11). Results: The systematic review shows that virtual reality significantly improves social skills in children and adolescents with ASD. Despite its high acceptance and adherence, methodological limitations remain, and greater standardization and long term follow up are needed. Discussion: Different authors' points of view are compared to better understand the positive and negative aspects of this therapy. Conclusion: It is a highly effective tool, supported by several studies, demonstrating that it opens the door to improved care for these patients.