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Month: April 2014

Using Minecraft to Teach Executive Functioning Skills to Children Affected by Autism

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Dr. Randy Kulman

Children affected by autism frequently struggle with a variety of executive functions. Clinical symptoms of autism have traditionally included problems in the areas of flexible thinking, self-control, and social […]

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Minecraft & Autism: Teaching Self-Control in Combat and Defeat

Posted on April 21, 2014 by LearningWorks

Minecraft’s open-ended gameplay makes it a great platform for learning. For children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the game can be particularly helpful in teaching key cognitive skills like Self-Awareness, Flexibility and Self-Control. […]

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The Best iPad & iPhone Games for Kids with Autism

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Patrick Elliot

Play can be a powerful tool for learning, especially for kids. The interactive nature of video games can engage and captivate children in a way that other forms of media […]

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Minecraft and Autism: Exploration, Flexibility and the Joy of Cave Spelunking

Posted on April 14, 2014 by LearningWorks

Minecraft‘s open-ended gameplay makes it a great platform for learning. For children with autism spectrum disorders, the game can be particularly helpful in teaching key cognitive skills like Self-Awareness, Flexibility and Self-Control. By […]

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5 Awesome Free Kids’ Apps for Autism

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Patrick Elliot

It’s Autism Awareness Month, and that means we’re putting together some of our favorite apps, games and technology for families with children affected by autism spectrum disorders.

There are many […]

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Minecraft and Autism: Self-Awareness and Mapping Your World

Posted on April 7, 2014 by LearningWorks

Minecraft’s open-ended gameplay makes it a great platform for learning. For children with autism spectrum disorders, the game can be particularly helpful in teaching key cognitive skills like Self-Awareness, Flexibility and Self-Control. By […]

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Using Minecraft as a Learning Tool for Children with Autism

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Dr. Randy Kulman

One of the most common things that I hear from parents of children affected by autism is how much they love the game Minecraft. If given the choice, many of […]

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LW4K’s Autism Awareness Month: Technology for Children on the Spectrum

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Dr. Randy Kulman

April is Autism Awareness Month, and all month long we’ll be rolling out great content for families living with the unique gifts and challenges of autism spectrum disorders. We’ll show parents […]

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