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Minecraft and Autism

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This is apropos of nothing, but relevant nonetheless since I just finished my midterm project about Autism.  This article is about a father with Autism who created a minecraft server ("AutCraft") exclusively for children with Autism (like his son), catering to their sensory/perception/entertainment needs.

How to Introduce a Child with Autism to Minecraft

The author goes into detail about Autistic children's experiences with video games and why minecraft in particular stands out.  I love it when one of my academic interests overlaps with my love for video games; I used to really enjoy minecraft as a kid, and though I've moved on to other games since, I still remember having a lot of fun.