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Autistic children the real winners from online gaming

Dr Abi Thirumanickam standing next to a study participant who is playing minecraft on an ipad.

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 friendship networks.

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Joining the fight for better autism inclusion in education

Autism education

The University of Adelaide is today joining forces with the University of South Australia, Tabor College and Flinders University to make education in SA more accessible for people with autism.

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