Kinect Helps Father Play With Autistic Son
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Calling bullshit on autism having anything to do with problems with a traditional user interface.
Heck, half of those things were designed by autistics for autistics, and I've seen far more normal people have problems with traditional controls than autistics with problems with 'em, even adjusted for the difference in number.
Get a group of autistics and a group of normal people, give 'em Emacs or Xbox Live, and see which group has more people struggling.
Heck, half of those things were designed by autistics for autistics, and I've seen far more normal people have problems with traditional controls than autistics with problems with 'em, even adjusted for the difference in number.
Get a group of autistics and a group of normal people, give 'em Emacs or Xbox Live, and see which group has more people struggling.
I'm really Glad for this. Knowing a few autisic kids, it does my heart good to see something like this happen.
Plus it has the benefit to show how positive an impact games make. But you wont see that. Nope, you're just gonna see old codgers talking crap on a medium they dont get and will say this is the "rare occurence"
Good on you Microsoft, and good on your video games in general.
Plus it has the benefit to show how positive an impact games make. But you wont see that. Nope, you're just gonna see old codgers talking crap on a medium they dont get and will say this is the "rare occurence"
Good on you Microsoft, and good on your video games in general.
Those so quick to say on how an average 4 yr old would have difficulty with a controller haven't been around the 2 to 3 yr olds I have who can put up a decent foray into a console or PC game. This is a brave new world where kids are learning electronics a lot sooner every day. I fully expect the day to come when we are saved from an alien invasion by a bunch of 8 year olds.
I wouldn't call Autism a disease myself, either, as everything I have read about it so far merely means that one's brain is just wired differently and it is difficult for the autistic person to translate what goes on to the mundanes. What sets us apart should never be considered a detriment. There has been evidence that some of those with autism are tapping into parts of the brain that most people (mundanes) never touch in their lifetime. If a way can be found where those autistics can truly translate what they perceive it could be a true benefit for many people.
I expect MS to capitalize on this after the fact and when they do, you will feel so sick to your stomach.
I wouldn't call Autism a disease myself, either, as everything I have read about it so far merely means that one's brain is just wired differently and it is difficult for the autistic person to translate what goes on to the mundanes. What sets us apart should never be considered a detriment. There has been evidence that some of those with autism are tapping into parts of the brain that most people (mundanes) never touch in their lifetime. If a way can be found where those autistics can truly translate what they perceive it could be a true benefit for many people.
I wouldn't be so quick to give that to Microsoft as this was entirely incidental and I highly expect unintentional. If there is someone who deserves that cookie it is the dad for having the patience to raise a child with autism. But he already got that reward by finally finding an avenue where he can spend real bonding time with his son.icame said:
I expect MS to capitalize on this after the fact and when they do, you will feel so sick to your stomach.
That was one of the goals of the motion control crusade in the first place. (at least it was for Nintendo)Krion_Vark said:
Quite a heartwarming story indeed. "'I want to play with you, Daddy,' he usually just ends up watching his father play." That line is enough to make me cry.
I know I'm going to try to share my passion for gaming with my kids (if I have any). I just hope that they're not put off once they reach adolescence by the fact that they share a hobby with their old man.
Gave me chills. What a great story. I hope he and his son spend countless hours laughing and playing together, both on the Kinect and off.
If the dad says Kinect helped his kid overcome barriers stemming from autism, that's good enough for me. Every person on the Autism Spectrum is unique. There is probably no one who understands his son's struggles and triumphs better than this man. Do you know this kid well enough to confidently second guess his father's opinion? The man who will remember this moment for the rest of his life?
Good for them.
Good for them.
This is good story. Good leap for gaming as social media and way to shut up the mindless brawling OLD politicians.
But, this doesn't mean Kinect is something perfect and the future of gaming. Kinectic is for games that offer physical interaction. I can not see it as controller for FPS or RPG's. But for interactive gaming it would appear to be better than Nintendo Wii.
But, this doesn't mean Kinect is something perfect and the future of gaming. Kinectic is for games that offer physical interaction. I can not see it as controller for FPS or RPG's. But for interactive gaming it would appear to be better than Nintendo Wii.
Awwww, thats sweeeet!
On a fairly disconnected level, its great advertising for games. But this takes a back seat to the kid being able to play with his dad!
On a fairly disconnected level, its great advertising for games. But this takes a back seat to the kid being able to play with his dad!
Must. resist. urge. to. go all. mushy... will... failing...
GAHHHH! THAT'S AWESOME!!
Actually I have some idea how the guy feels. I had problems with small motor skills when I was young and otherwise simple things frustrated me a lot. I'm sure this is really making the guy's day for him and his son.
GAHHHH! THAT'S AWESOME!!
Actually I have some idea how the guy feels. I had problems with small motor skills when I was young and otherwise simple things frustrated me a lot. I'm sure this is really making the guy's day for him and his son.
That's ok, I probably didn't word it as smoothly as I could've. It was about 2am here when I wrote it.brainless_fps_player said:
I can't really fault you for having an almost pavlovian responce to something you care about. I do too about a number of subjects.
But yes, a physical demonstration is usually the best way to go. Or to get back to the article, incredibly simple directions like "Hold hand here - done", seems to work just fine.
I don't personally care for Kinect or motion controls in general but, reading this left me with a good feeling. If only because of a father being able to finally able game and spend time with his son and the son finally able to play games (and more so with his old man). Microsoft probably didn't intend for this but, I'd say it's worth a a pat on the back for them.
Well, that's sweet and all, but I'm still not getting Kinect. It's useless to me. It's nice that kids can enjoy it. If I had children I would probably buy the damn thing.
