Research

Floreo’s clinical team of leading researchers and practitioners work hand-in-hand with its content developers to create evidence-based learning experiences that are designed for the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals.

In addition to the research that drives our lessons and product offerings, Floreo is actively running several research studies with world-renowned institutions, including a study in collaboration with the Center for Autism Research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and National Institutes of Health.

Yates Flanagan A, Peele H, Obus E, Dicette K, Hill TL, Yu N, Hicks G, Pelella MR, King-Pointer A, Owens J, Truong DM, Hauptmann A, Cola M, Weaver N, Pacheco J, Russell A, Lee A, Schillinger S, Covello M, Lyons M, Solórzano R, Turnacioglu S, Ravindran V, McCleery JP, Miller JS, Parish-Morris J. A Critical Exploration of Police Officers' Interactions with Black Autistic Youth and the Guidance Black Caregivers Hope Police Officers Will Follow. J Autism Dev Disord. 2025 Sep 1. doi: 10.1007/s10803-025-06994-7. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40889035.

Immersive Virtual Reality to Improve Police Interaction Skills in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Parish-Morris, J., Solórzano, R., Ravindran, V., Sazawal, V., Turnacioglu, S., Zitter, A., Miller, J. & McCleery, J. (2018). Immersive Virtual Reality to Improve Police Interaction Skills in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Preliminary Results of a Feasibility and Safety Trial. Proc of the 23rd Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy & Social Networking Conference, Gatineau, Canada.

Experiences with Virtual Reality-Based Training for Joint Attention: a Usability and Initial Feasibility Pilot of Floreo VR’s Joint Attention Module in a Special Education School Setting

Ravindran V, Osgood M, Sazawal V, Solorzano R, Turnacioglu S. Virtual Reality Support for Joint Attention Using the Floreo Joint Attention Module: Usability and Feasibility Pilot Study. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting. 2019;2(2):e14429. doi:10.2196/14429.

Safety and Feasibility of an Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention Program for Teaching Police Interaction Skills to Adolescents and Adults with Autism

McCleery, J., Zitter, A.N., Solorzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., Miller, J.S., Ravindran, V., Parish-Morris, J. (2020). Safety and feasibility of an immersive virtual reality intervention program for teaching police interaction skills to adolescents and adults with autism. Autism Research. 13(8), 1418-1424.

Utilizing virtual reality to assist social competence education and social support for children from under-represented backgrounds

Xining Wang, X., Young, G.W., Plechatá, A., McGuckin, C., & Makransky, G. (2023). Utilizing virtual reality to assist social competence education and social support for children from under-represented backgrounds, Computers & Education, 201.

The State of Virtual and Augmented Reality Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Turnacioglu, S., Sazawal, V., Solórzano, R., Parish-Morris, J., Zitter, A., Miller, J., McCleery, J., & Ravindran, V. (accepted for publication). The State of Virtual and Augmented Reality Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Chapter in: Virtual and Augmented Reality in Mental Health Treatment, IGI Global.

Comparison of AI-enhanced educational games for students with disabilities

Taneska, M., & Bogdanova, A. M. (2023). Comparison of AI-enhanced educational games for students with disabilities. International Scientific Journal: “Science. Business. Society,” 8(2), 65-67.

AI, Virtual Reality, and Robots Advancing Autism Diagnosis and Therapy

Mertz, L. (2021). AI, Virtual Reality, and Robots Advancing Autism Diagnosis and Therapy, IEEE Pulse, 12 (5), 6-10.

Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention 2023

Clay, C. (May 2023). Incorporating Virtual Reality Into Behavior Analysis: Innovation and Interdisciplinary Opportunity. Oral presentation at the 2023 Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference, Denver, CO.

Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention 2023

Mahony, M., Stepensky, M., Solórzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., McCleery, J. (May 2023). Framework for the Evaluation of the Applied Behavior Analysis Compliance of Technology-Based Intervention Supports. Poster presented at the 2023 Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference, Denver, CO.

Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention 2023

Kariel, K., Ingvarsson, E. T., Smith, D., Metras, R., Beahm, L. A. (May 2023). Examining the Effects of Virtual Reality Instruction on the Acquisition and Generalization of Peer Social Skills. Poster presentation at the 2023 Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference, Denver, CO.

Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention 2023

Schram, J., Kettering, T. L. (May 2023). The Use of Virtual Reality to Increase Engagement in Yoga. Poster presentation at the 2023 Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference, Denver, CO.

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention 2021

Cola, M., Russell, A., Zitter, A., Tena, K. G., Udhnani, M., Cordero, L., Solórzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., Ravindran, V., Miller, J. S., McCleery, J., & Parish-Morris, J. (November 2021). Combining A Virtual Reality Intervention With CBT Strategies To Improve Police Interaction Skills In Autistic Individuals. Poster presentation at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Annual Meeting.

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference 2021

Leuzzi, M., Pacheco, J.A., Russell, A., Zitter, A., Cordero, L., Tena, K.G., Cola, M., Udhnani, M., Solorzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., Miller, J.S., Ravindran, V., McCleery, J., & Parish-Morris, J. Engaging Diverse Stakeholders to Inform Virtual Reality-Based Autism Training. Virtual Poster Presentation at the 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference 2021

Russell, A., Zitter, A., Cordero, L., Tena, K.G., Cola, M., Udhnani, M., Solorzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., Miller, J.S., Ravindran, V., McCleery, J., & Parish-Morris, J. The Floreo Police Safety Module: Results of a Randomized Control Trial. Virtual Poster Presentation at the 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting 2021

Russell, A., Zitter, A., Cordero, L., Tena, K. G., Cola, M., Udhnani, M., Solórzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., Miller, J. S., Ravindran, V., McCleery, J., & Parish-Morris, J. (2021, May). The Floreo Police Safety Module: Results of a Randomized Control Trial. Poster presentation at the International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting (virtual conference).

International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting 2020

Zitter, A., Cola, M. L., Cordero, L., Udhnani, M., Miller, J. S., Ravindran, V., Solórzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., McCleery, J., & Parish-Morris, J. (2020, May). Virtual Reality and Video Modeling Interventions Improve Self-Reported Knowledge/Comfort during Police Interactions for Autistic Adolescents and Adults. Poster Presentation at the International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting (virtual conference).

24th Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy & Social Networking Conference 2019

Zitter, A., Parish-Morris (2019, June). Prior Tech Experience and Motivation to Engage in Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention: A Study of Verbally Fluent Adolescents and Adults with Autism. 24th Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy & Social Networking Conference (CYPSY24), Norfolk,VA.

International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting 2019

Zitter, A. N., Solórzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., Miller, J. S., Ravindran, V., Parish-Morris, J., & McCleery, J. (2019, May). Feasibility and Safety of Immersive Virtual Reality as a Tool to Improve Police Safety in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Oral Presentation at the International Society for Autism Research, Montreal, QC, Canada.

23rd Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy & Social Networking Conference, 2018

Parish-Morris, J., Solórzano, R., Ravindran, V., Sazawal, V., Turnacioglu, S., Zitter, A., Miller, J. & McCleery, J. (2018, June). Immersive Virtual Reality to Improve Police Interaction Skills in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Preliminary Results of a Feasibility and Safety Trial. Oral presentation at the 23rd Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy & Social Networking Conference, Gatineau, Canada.

Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 2018

Zitter, A., Parish-Morris, J., Solorzano, R., Turnacioglu, S., Ravindran, V., Sazawal, V., & McCleery, J. (2018, November). Using Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies to Motivate Individuals with Autism to Participate in an Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention. Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.

NODE Health Society for Digital Medicine Conference 2017

Ravindran, V., Sazawal, V., Solorzano, R., & Turnacioglu, S. (2017, December). Floreo: VR Based Module for Joint Attention. Oral presentation at the NODE Health Society for Digital Medicine Conference, New York, N.Y. Awarded Top Evidence Based Pilot.

Phase II of an NIMH Small Business Technology Transfer Program-funded collaboration with the Center for Autism Research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

“Immersive Virtual Reality as a Tool to Improve Police Safety in Adolescents and Adults with ASD” The goal of this project is to test the effectiveness of an immersive virtual reality intervention to improve police safety skills in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder in a the lab, and via remote delivery.

Cortica
Principal Investigator: Kevin Shapiro
Location: California
Clinicaltrials.gov Listing Number: NCT05791071

A Randomized Controlled Phase II study to assess the efficacy of Floreo VR Building Social Connections vs. active VR exposure control as treatment for social skills in autistic children. This clinical trial began enrolling in early 2023 and is conducted at multiple sites within the Cortica clinical services organization.

West Virginia University
Principal Investigators: Krestin Radonovich and Jodi Lindsey
Location: West Virginia

A pilot study assessing the effectiveness of parent led implementation of a Floreo virtual reality social skills training program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This pilot study is scheduled to begin enrollment in 2023 and will be conducted through the WVU Medicine Children’s Neurodevelopmental Center.

Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA)
Principle Investigator: Einar Ingvarsson

A study examining the Effects of VR Instruction on the Acquisition and Generalization of Peer Social Skills. This study began at the end of 2021 and continues to gather data on how VR can be integrated into ABA therapy.

Research Abstracts:
Ingvarsson, Einar T., (October 2022). The Intersection of Virtual Reality and ABA: Examples of Skill-Acquisition Programs for Individuals with ASD. Presentation at Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) 2022 Annual Conference.

Ingvarsson, Einar T., (October 2022). The Intersection of Virtual Reality and ABA: Examples of Skill-Acquisition Programs for Individuals with ASD. Presentation at Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis (SEABA) 38th annual meeting.

Trumpet
Principle Investigator: Amber Valentino
Location: Ohio

A study evaluating the effects of a virtual reality treatment package on acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of safety and social skills in autistic individuals. This study began in 2022 and continues to enroll families interested in participating in research.

Research Abstracts:
Gayle, Roxanne I., (March 2023). Leveraging Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes. Panel discussion at California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) 41st Annual Western Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis, Long Beach, California.

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Principle Investigator: Philip Shaw, MD, PhD

An NIH-funded pilot study investigating outcomes of cognitive training for ADHD using virtual reality-driven gamified training modules. This study is planned to begin enrolling in 2023.

Floreo welcomes collaborations with researchers from institutions and organizations studying the use of virtual reality technology to promote learning.

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