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Autistic children the real winners from online gaming
2024 Research Grant, News May 14, 2024

Autistic children the real winners from online gaming

Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the University of Adelaide indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand
Autism SADr Abi ThirumanickamFlinders UniversityMinecraft®University of Adelaide’s School of Allied Health Science and Practice.
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7NEWS Exclusive: Popular computer game making breakthrough
2024 Research Grant, News May 13, 2024

7NEWS Exclusive: Popular computer game making breakthrough

A popular computer game is making a breakthrough for autistic children. South Australian researchers have been using Minecraft to help them better connect with others. There are now plans to
2024 Research Grant7NEWS ExclusiveAdelaide UniversityAutism SADr Abirami ThirumanickaMinecraft®
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Gaming and LEGO® robotics with autistic students: Learnings and outcomes.
News December 15, 2023

Gaming and LEGO® robotics with autistic students: Learnings and outcomes.

Today young people play online games such as Minecraft™ or use LEGO® Robotics to build 3D worlds or robots and connect with friends. Could building robotics or online gaming collaboratively
2020 Research GrantAssociate Professor Pammi RaghavendraAutism SADr Abirami ThirumanickaDr David HobbsHealthy Development AdelaideLEGO® roboticsLEGO® therapyMental HealthMinecraft™University of Adelaide
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Can LEGO® robotics therapy reduce anxiety and improve social skills among teenagers on the spectrum?
News December 1, 2021

Can LEGO® robotics therapy reduce anxiety and improve social skills among teenagers on the spectrum?

29 November 2021 Caring Futures Institute News, Flinders University A collaborative research project involving Flinders Caring Futures Institute researchers and Autism SA examining the effects of LEGO® robotics therapy on
2020 Research GrantAssociate Professor Pammi RaghavendraAssociate Professor Parimala RaghavendraAutismAutism Detection in Early Childhood–Virtual (ADEC-V)Autism SAChildrens Mental HealthCommunity Based StudyLEGO® robotics
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CRF funding provides boost to LEGO® program helping children with autism
News December 23, 2019

CRF funding provides boost to LEGO® program helping children with autism

An Adelaide program using LEGO® to help children with autism develop their social skills is about to expand thanks to the support of the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation. Lead Chief
2020 Research Grant7NEWS ExclusiveAnxietyAssociate Professor Parimala RaghavendraAutism SAautisumChildrens Mental HealthCognitive Behavioural TherapyFlinders UniversityLEGO® therapy
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