Stuart Duncan, is the author of the autism blog called Autism From a Father’s Point of View and also the founder of Autcraft, the first Minecraft server for children with autism and their families. He was diagnosed with Asperger’s as an adult after his son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at the age of 2.
He has written for several autism charity blogs, has a strong readership following on his own blog and his Minecraft server is home to over 5000 children with autism.
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Stuart’s Story:
What is Minecraft and why is it so popular among children on the Autism spectrum?
In response to kids being bullied on this virtual game, Stuart Duncan took things into his own hands and started AutCraft as a safe place for people on the Autism spectrum and their families to play in an accepting environment.
Hear more about Stuart’s inspiring journey to start the first Minecraft server for people on the Autism spectrum.
We discuss:
- How Minecraft is helping kids on the Autism spectrum make friends.
- Advice on how to get involved with your child’s interests.
- What parents, aunts, and uncles are learning from playing Minecraft with the kids.
- How to create a great bonding experience with your child on the Autism spectrum.
- A little known way of building a connection with your child.
Interview Links:
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Autism From A Father’s Point of View: Stuart Duncan’s blog. It has been named one of the top Autism blogs for parents multiple times.
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AutCraft: The first Minecraft server dedicated to providing a safe, fun and learning environment for children on the Autism spectrum and their families.
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