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Game helps people with Asperger's practice socializing

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Inhabitants of the virtual world 'Brigadoon' mingle together at one of the island's meeting places. The online game offers people with Asperger Syndrome an opportunity to practice their social skills.

2 comments | Tags: 'brigadoon' asperger syndrome social skills "second life" video gaming | Topic: Special Education BAD >_<

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#1 by nitajo posted ago +2 apples bad good
"Children with autism have a natural inclination to video games and television," Sally Ozonoff adds. "The goal is to try to exploit that inclination therapeutically."
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#2 by Bart posted ago +1 apples bad good
Very interesting and good to know. 0
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