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New NHS treatment helps children with autism overcome fears

The Blue Room, a unique immersive virtual reality which helps children with autism overcome their fears and phobias is being offered on the NHS in the North East of England.

For this story see the press release from Newcastle University.

Author AdminPosted on 8th March 20178th March 2017

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