Kinect Helps Father Play With Autistic Son

[DPunch4]

it took two funerals to make me crack a tear.

and one touching story..

 

[xhable]

Personally I think the interface can be improved quite a lot, dance central is closest, but they all need adjusting to the new tech. Maybe after some time it'll be better.

 

[Macgyvercas]

*Looks down at Autism Awareness bracelet*

Well, I have been very against Kinect ever since it was announced, but I can admit I was wrong when I said that this system has no value whatsoever. It's very good that it helped a father connect (no pun intended) with his son.

 

[v3n0mat3]

They actually have video of it!

Spoiler

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux1FZpPKh20

I know I know I'm terrible. But in all seriousness, good for them. I hope it really helps them... connect... sigh

 

[v3n0mat3]

They actually have video of it!

Spoiler

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux1FZpPKh20

I know I know I'm terrible. But in all seriousness, good for them. I hope it really helps them... connect... sigh

I just want to stop and take a second to thank you for breaking the asshole barrier for me. I have wanted to post a joke about this topic since I saw the op go up but what with everyone on here being all mushy it felt wrong. So thank you. <3

On with my horrible, horrible joke!

Yeah, because there would have to be something wrong with you to actually enjoy the fucking Kinect.

There. I said it. I feel better.

But in all seriousness. Good for them. I may hate these gimmicky piece of shit peripherals being shoved in our faces but I do appreciate them making gaming easier on those with disabilities.

You're very welcome, sir. >

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

A nice story.

I think it's the fact that he's four, not really the autism, stopping him from understanding modern controllers, though.

 

[DTWolfwood]

Good use for an unproven tech. Glad to hear some good news once in a blue moon.

 

[Wardnath]

A nice story.

I think it's the fact that he's four, not really the autism, stopping him from understanding modern controllers, though.

This.

I've got Asperger's syndrome and I mastered the N64 straight away back when it was new.

Good story, though.

 

[JDKJ]

You're not trying to have some sort of tender, tear-jerking moment with Homey, are you? 'Cause Homey don't play dat.

 

[Vortigar]

Makes me wonder how severe his son's autism is.
Gotta check that video when I get home.

...my sister...'s not autist or something that severe,

Just a note, the spectrum of Autism is very wide, running from indistinguishable from anyone else to the classic-autism severity that usually gets highlighted in the media.

 

[Optimystic]

Now that's sweet.

Just watch those elbows, daddy-o.

Is it bad that I burst out laughing at this?

Also, did dad ever try his son on the Wii? What I got from the story is that dad said "xbawks?", his son got frustrated with the controller (as have thousands before him) and dad gave up on video games with his son entirely instead of trying another system.

 

[tamerman]

the fact that the kid was autistic might have had a hand in him understanding the controls so well. Autistics such as myself are generally quick learners when its in a field we are interested in.

 

[JDKJ]

Interesting that they're so many self-admitted autistics posting to this thread. Makes me wonder what's the causal relationship, if any.

 

[Thunderhorse31]

Warm my cold, black heart indeed.

What that? No, I must have something in my eye. Excuse me...

*sniff*

 

[Miles Tormani]

It's stories like these that make people look at those who have autism like they have a disease. In many cases autism turns out to be blessing as those with it usually have some pretty impressive talents. I never considered it much of a talent, but people always seemed amazed back in school when I could do long multiplication in my head.
Granted the autism would obviously make it a tad more difficult, but did anyone maybe stop to think that an X-Box controller might be a little complicated for most 4-year olds? When I was a kid, around the same age, and went over to my friend's house to play Super Mario Bros. 3 I could never make it past the second level because it was too difficult for me at that age, it had nothing to do with my autism. I have no trouble at all playing games nowadays.

This. Seriously.

No one here is stopping to wonder if Kinect was easier for the kid because he happens to be four years old? Because an Xbox controller is incredibly complex, especially compared to older generations of controllers such as, say, the NES? No, everyone has to point out that it's because the kid's autistic.

It sounded like a heartwarming story at first, until the "autistics r dum!" mindset started creeping in between the lines.

 

[JDKJ]

It's stories like these that make people look at those who have autism like they have a disease. In many cases autism turns out to be blessing as those with it usually have some pretty impressive talents. I never considered it much of a talent, but people always seemed amazed back in school when I could do long multiplication in my head.
Granted the autism would obviously make it a tad more difficult, but did anyone maybe stop to think that an X-Box controller might be a little complicated for most 4-year olds? When I was a kid, around the same age, and went over to my friend's house to play Super Mario Bros. 3 I could never make it past the second level because it was too difficult for me at that age, it had nothing to do with my autism. I have no trouble at all playing games nowadays.

This. Seriously.

No one here is stopping to wonder if Kinect was easier for the kid because he happens to be four years old? Because an Xbox controller is incredibly complex, especially compared to older generations of controllers such as, say, the NES? No, everyone has to point out that it's because the kid's autistic.

It sounded like a heartwarming story at first, until the "autistics r dum!" mindset started creeping in between the lines.

Would it make a difference to your position if the kid uses a Kinect while calculating the square root of any given seven-digit number in his head? Just asking.

 

[V161]

There is no better moment that you feel as a father than when you can share the fun of playing a game (any) with your own son who is on the spectrum. All the frustration on both sides melts away and all your left with is joy that you'll remember of just playing a game with your son. I know, and I'm glad for that family. Also I'm thankful for the posting of this article. Huzzah for them!

 

[Miles Tormani]

Would it make a difference to your position if the kid uses a Kinect while calculating the square root of any given seven-digit number in his head? Just asking.

No, but it would make a difference if people would stop making douchebaggy comments like "I'm glad this helps out disabled kids" or, oh say for example. Your asinine comment.

I have no problem with an article about how two people managed to get together when they had trouble communicating with each other. What I do have a problem with is that the reason for the communication issue is solely placed on autism. There's many different variables that are not being told in the article, such as the games in question, how the dad is presenting the games to the kid, or hell, whether the kid is just not really inclined to use the Xbox controller. No. The only reason used is because he's autistic. I call bullshit.

It pisses me off because this kind of story paints a poor picture of people who are in the autistic spectrum, rather than raising proper awareness. It relies on the word "autistic" to draw attention to the story, people get the wrong message, and then when people find out that I'm autistic for whatever reason, they deliberately speak in a louder tone and in a slower pace, as if I'm too fucking retarded to understand normal language.

So, fuck you. Fuck you and all of those who act like people like me are a bunch of retards.

 

[theultimateend]

Not to be lame and short about this but I really like this story. These are the true stories of gaming in my eyes (just like the exciting moment my parents had ages ago when they first played Mario with me, albeit that story pales in comparison to interacting with your autistic child).

 

[JDKJ]

Would it make a difference to your position if the kid uses a Kinect while calculating the square root of any given seven-digit number in his head? Just asking.

No, but it would make a difference if people would stop making douchebaggy comments like "I'm glad this helps out disabled kids" or, oh say for example. Your asinine comment.

I have no problem with an article about how two people managed to get together when they had trouble communicating with each other. What I do have a problem with is that the reason for the communication issue is solely placed on autism. There's many different variables that are not being told in the article, such as the games in question, how the dad is presenting the games to the kid, or hell, whether the kid is just not really inclined to use the Xbox controller. No. The only reason used is because he's autistic. I call bullshit.

It pisses me off because this kind of story paints a poor picture of people who are in the autistic spectrum, rather than raising proper awareness. It relies on the word "autistic" to draw attention to the story, people get the wrong message, and then when people find out that I'm autistic for whatever reason, they deliberately speak in a louder tone and in a slower pace, as if I'm too fucking retarded to understand normal language.

So, fuck you. Fuck you and all of those who act like people like me are a bunch of retards.

I'd ask if you mad but the answer to that question seems apparent.

Fuck me, huh? And fuck everyone else who acts like you're retarded, huh? Ever considered the possibility that it's better to be a retard in doubt than to post your open invitations to fuck all and remove the doubt? Just saying.