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There are many misconceptions regarding video games. ‘Addictive’ is a word you have no doubt heard when describing video games. However, this is not necessarily the case for everybody. In reality, many people that are on the autism spectrum or suffer with special needs benefit greatly from playing video games.
How you may ask?
Development of Social Skills
There are more and more games connecting you to other users all over the world. These games, such as World of Warcraft will allow the individual on the spectrum to develop new social skills as it eliminates the need for worrying face to face interactions. Children can learn to communicate with others in a less threatening way whilst sharing a common interest, the games itself.
Mistakes Happen
Kids on the autism spectrum usually fear making mistakes. But everyone that plays a video game will make mistakes. This allows children with special needs to play video games whilst helping them become more comfortable with the idea of not being perfect.
Development of Motor Skills
Many children with special needs will lack motor skills, but they can improve these by playing video games that require physical movement. Some consoles and games require you to act out the actions you want your virtual character to make in the game. Therefore gamers need to learn how to control their bodies. Other games that involve using a touchscreen helps children on the spectrum with their fine motor skills and their hand-eye coordination.
Here at Game Vault we believe that ALL children should be able to experience the benefits and fun that comes with playing video games.
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