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Understanding Autistic screen use
- Screentime for Autistic Folk (NeuroWild)
A nine-page illustrated resource exploring screen use through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
- Beyond screen time (Autism in Adulthood, Alvin van Asselt)
A neurodiversity-affirmative research agenda for screen use in Autism.
- How a gaming program is giving neurodivergent kids a power up (Associate Professor Matthew Harrison and Jess Rowlings, University of Melbourne)
Explores how gaming can support learning, collaboration and social connection for neurodivergent children and young people.
- More Than a Game (Reframing Autism)
An Autistic perspective on the power of video gaming
- Monotropism (Reframing Autism)
Explains monotropism and how deep interests can influence focus and engagement.
Parenting resources
- Online safety and connection with neurodivergent kids (Neurodivergent Pulse with Shadia Hancock)
A conversation about balancing online safety with the connection, belonging and accessibility.
- Online Gaming Safety for Primary School Children (Belongside Families webinar with Shadia Hancock)
Practical advice for supporting younger children to engage safely with online gaming.
- Punished by Rewards (Alfie Kohn)
Explores motivation, collaboration and moving away from reward and punishment-based approaches with children.
Gaming resources
- Aucademy
Gaming recommendations and resources based on different interests and play styles.
Online Autistic social groups
- Next Level Collaboration
Research-informed and neurodiversity-affirming social gaming programs for neurodivergent gamers.
- I CAN® Online
Autistic-led online mentoring and social connection programs.