Comments on: Should Children with Autism Play Video Games? (VG Series Part 6/10)

By: Can Videogames Help Kids with Autism? | The Ludus Project

Can Videogames Help Kids with Autism? | The Ludus Project — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:17:19 +0000

[...] say it’s my opinion because really, there isn’t all that much research to suggest that video games are either good or bad for children with autism disorders. Maybe the [...]

By: Eddie

Eddie — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:36:43 +0000

@ Daniel, Litta

Video games aren’t some sort of plague. The reason they’re throwing tantrums is because of disciplinary issues. My little sister is autistic yet she has no problem when asked to stop playing.We just ask her if we can please have it, then put it away. It’s good to have portable systems like a Ninteno DSi so you can hide it if they throw tantrums.

Sincerely,
A mature twelve year old brother.

By: Litta

Litta — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:12:49 +0000

i know what u mean Daniel. My step son is Autistic and he does the same thing when hes playing the game he 8 years old and eight year old kids should be playing outside or doing something to stimulate there brains. we have to put a stop to it because its out of control.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:38:55 +0000

They shouldn’t be allowed to play video games I have a brother who is autistic and he always is on the playstation he refuses to stop playing and will have a temper tantrum when he can’t beat a level or when he has to turn off the game.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:24:27 +0000

watch my autistic son on the news regarding video games please!
http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-xbox-labels-autistic-child-01252011,0,5767271.story

By: gabriel

gabriel — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:42:14 +0000

I came out with Vowel Towel (iPhone game) and I think if parents help the kids play along with the game it would be fun, helpful, and a different way to learn…OK just my 2 cents.