Video games and autism have been the subject of much dispute, coverage and controversy over recent years. With conflicting studies finding everything from problematic and addictive use, to data suggesting […]
All this week we’ve been discussing recent studies concerning the relationship between digital media and children diagnosed with autism. Data identifies watching television and playing video games as common interests […]
There have been a few recent studies relating higher use of video games to inattention in children with autism and ADHD. These studies are “correlation” in nature, meaning that […]
Video games can be the best friend of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, providing these youngsters with opportunities to sustain their attention and engage them […]
Determining the best strategies when using video games, apps, and digital media for children with autism is a difficult challenge for many parents. Many studies have demonstrated that games […]
Video games for children with autism or ADHD are a potential source of great learning opportunities. However, at the same time, video game play can present a host of […]
Improving social skills in autism and ADHD is one of the targeted treatment outcomes of children affected by these disorders. There is some question about whether technology may help or […]
The cover of the New York Magazine on November 5th, 2012, asks “Is everyone on the spectrum?” and goes on to say that Aspergers is “the most popular and […]
There has been a lot of recent news about how technology and video games impact children with autism. Much of what has been written has raised legitimate concerns about […]
A common focus of children with autism and Asperger’s is their intense fascination with video games. Approximately 90% of children and adults with Asperger’s Disorder will have an all […]