Supported by Roblox, this research aims to better understand the benefits and challenges of online games on neurodivergent young people.
See what the research says and find resources to support children below.
To help parents and carers support neurodivergent children as they game, we’ve created a series of videos and guides. Designed to help young people spot risks and take action online, this series encourages online safety to help neurodivergent young people benefit from games.
This research to support neurodivergent children and young people used an online survey and focus groups. 56% of parents who responded had at least one child on the autism or autistic spectrum while 48% had at least one child with ADHD. Completed surveys totalled 480.
In the report, you can explore:
Learn more about the research aims and methodology, or explore more of the key findings.
Download summaryneurodivergent young people play video games offline or online.
say that gaming makes them happy.
make their own content online.
of neurodivergent young people play Roblox.
See the key findings from this research to help support neurodivergent young people who game.
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