Virtual Reality Medical Center - Autism Center of Excellence

Using virtual reality to increase the effectiveness of and access to functional communication interventions for individuals with autism.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Healthcare Services
  • Location San Diego, CA, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded July 1996
  • Employees 4
  • Incorporation Type Other
  • Website vrphobia.com

Company Summary

For 22 years, VRMC has used simulation technologies in 1) anxiety disorders, 2) training for military and civilian populations, and 3) enhancing various educational programs with partners stretching from California to Belgium and China. In 2018, our Autism Center of Excellence was created to apply our technological expertise and innovative, mobile, and accessible therapeutic services to improve lives of autistic individuals.

Team

  • Ian Miller
    Director of New Business Development

    Ian T. Miller is Director of New Business
    Development studying technological
    applications that promote and enhance
    development throughout the lifespan.

  • Brenda K. Wiederhold
    Clinical Health Psychologist

    Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold, PhD, MBA, BCB, BCN is a licensed clinical health psychologist and CEO of Interactive Media Institute. Her expertise in virtual realty therapy and startup management are ideal characteristics to lead this team.

  • Mark D. Wiederhold
    Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Mark D. Wiederhold, MD, PhD is Chief Medical Officer of the Virtual Reality Medical Center and a pioneer in virtual reality healthcare applications. His experience securing funding contracts and studying VR dates back more than twenty years and is a valuable asset to our objective.

  • Catherine Miller
    Consulting Therapist

    Catherine S. Miller, M.A. CCSLP is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum. She has facilitated thousands of hours of communication-based therapy for child, adolescent, and adult populations.

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