Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), encompassing conditions like Intellectual Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, present challenges across various cognitive capacities. Attention deficits are often common in individuals with NDD due to the sensory system dysfunction that characterizes these disorders. Consequently, limited attention capability can affect the overall quality of life and the ability to transfer knowledge from one circumstance to another. The literature has increasingly recognized the potential benefits of virtual reality (VR) in supporting NDD learning and rehabilitation due to its interactive and engaging nature, which is critical for consistent practice. In previous studies, we explored the usage of a VR application called Wildcard to enhance attention skills in persons with NDD. The application has been redesigned in this study, exploiting eye-tracking technology to enable novel and more fine-grade interactions. A four-week experiment with 38 NDD participants was conducted to evaluate its usability and effectiveness in improving Visual Attention Skills. Results show the usability and effectiveness of Wildcard in enhancing attention skills, advocating for continued exploration of VR and eye-tracking technology's potential in NDD interventions.

翻译：神经发育障碍（NDD）涵盖智力障碍、注意力缺陷多动障碍和自闭症谱系障碍等病症，对多种认知能力构成挑战。由于这类障碍常伴随感觉系统功能障碍，注意力缺陷在NDD患者中普遍存在。注意力受限进而影响整体生活质量及跨情境知识迁移能力。学界日益认识到虚拟现实（VR）因其交互性与参与性对NDD学习与康复的潜在价值——这对持续性练习至关重要。既往研究中，我们探索了名为Wildcard的VR应用在提升NDD患者注意力技能方面的作用。本研究对该应用进行重新设计，利用眼动追踪技术实现新颖且更精细的交互方式。通过为期四周、涉及38名NDD参与者的实验，评估该应用在改善视觉注意力技能方面的可用性与有效性。结果表明，Wildcard在强化注意力技能方面兼具可用性与有效性，为持续探索VR与眼动追踪技术在NDD干预中的潜力提供了依据。