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Unlock the Secret Connection Between Autism, Schizotypy, and Video Games: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know!

Unlock the Secret Connection Between Autism, Schizotypy, and Video Games: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know!

Introduction

As a Special Education Director, understanding the unique needs and preferences of students with diverse cognitive traits is crucial. The research article "Why iPlay: The Relationships of Autistic and Schizotypal Traits With Patterns of Video Game Use" offers valuable insights into how video game usage correlates with autistic and schizotypal traits. This blog will explore the key findings of the study and how they can be applied to improve educational and therapeutic practices.

The Study's Key Findings

The research examined the relationship between video game usage, motivations, and preferences with autistic and schizotypal traits. Participants completed various questionnaires and neurophysiological tasks to assess their traits and gaming habits. The study revealed several significant findings:

Implications for Practitioners

These findings have several implications for practitioners working with students with autistic or schizotypal traits:

Encouraging Further Research

The study highlights the need for further research into the socio-evolutionary aspects of video game use and its impact on cognitive development. Practitioners are encouraged to explore how these findings can be applied in various educational and therapeutic settings to support students with diverse cognitive traits.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Why iPlay: The Relationships of Autistic and Schizotypal Traits With Patterns of Video Game Use.


Citation: Yang, N., Hurd, P. L., & Crespi, B. J. (2022). Why iPlay: The relationships of autistic and schizotypal traits with patterns of video game use. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 767446. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.767446
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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