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Minecraft for my kid (lemmy.world)
submitted 14 hours ago by MrNesser@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world
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My kid is 7 and autistic and suddenly he has started liking Minecraft. He's watched me play it and wants to play himself.

How can I get him started? Do I just give him the laptop and trust he can figure it out or do I find a way to explain the controls?

My absolute dream would be to spin up a server with him.

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[–] Elilol@fedinsfw.app 2 points 14 hours ago

GREAT! I think he might enjoy mopre discovering it by himself/youtube tutorials with the option to ask if something doesnt go right.

I have an Autist of 14 at home and he does love minecraft.

The use of the laptop, mouse, keyboard will improve his eye/hand coordination.
*Bonus points: you can put audiobooks or documentaries as background so he grows while he plays.