A SWOT Analysis of Virtual Reality for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in K-12 Education

Virtual Reality (VR) is emerging as a promising educational tool for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in K–12 settings, offering immersive, interactive, and customizable learning experiences. This paper presents a concise SWOT analysis of VR’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within K–12 settings for children with ASD. These insights can guide researchers, educators, and policymakers in leveraging VR to enhance academic and social outcomes for autistic students.